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<p>". . . get[s] to the bottom of why the human brain seems to propel us toward destructive behavior." - Dallas Morning News How often have you heard that what distinguishes humans from other forms of advanced life is our superior brain? We can think rationally and make intelligent decisions; we are masters of ourselves and our world. But the fact is that the way we think and react can get us into trouble. We don't "use" our brain - it uses us! Understanding how our instincts, "gut reactions," emotions, and conditioning rule our lives is one powerful part of author David L. Weiner's Brain Tricks.</p> <p>Brain Tricks probes what Weiner calls the "dark side" of the brain - raw animal instincts rooted in our primitive past when survival, mating, and taming the environment required instant, uncritical, and wholly self-centered decision making. Though modified by early childhood conditioning, our primitive thought patterns continue to this day. Our brain ignores the rituals and rules of civilized society as we overreact to sudden situations, indulge in strong emotions and prejudice, and try to manipulate others. When we succumb to our dark side, "brain tricks" trouble is not far off. We

Who reads Brain Tricks : Coping with Your Defective Brain?

Author

Weiner, David L.

Publisher

Amherst, N.Y.: Prometheus Books

Published

1995

Language

EN

ISBN

9780879759896

Category

science

Subjects

Psychology, Science, Social_sciences

Rating

3.6 / 5 (8 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14