“The New Emperor,” the previous book by Roger Penrose, was a wonderful overview of modern Physics as well as a provocative treatment of the subject of human consciousness, offering new perspectives in the field of science and a quick prophetic glance at its possible future.

Now, in “Shadows of the Mind,” Penrose takes another vibrant look at modern science, launching a stronger assault against artificial intelligence. But - and this may be more important - he shows us the way to a new science, a science that will ultimately be capable of interpreting the physical foundations of consciousness.

Penrose makes strong arguments to support his conclusion that there is something in the conscious activity of the brain that transcends computer processes and cannot be explained by current science.

(. . .) [Excerpt from the text on the back cover of the edition]