This book celebrates human cognitive diversity, filled with empathy and psychological insight. Psychologist and world-renowned autism expert Simon Baron-Cohen proposes a bold new theory: our ability to recognize patterns, particularly "if-then" patterns. Baron-Cohen argues that the genes for this unique ability overlap with the genes for autism and have driven human progress for 70,000 years. From the first musical instruments to agricultural, industrial, and digital revolutions, "Pattern Seekers" connects one of humanity's greatest strengths with a condition that is often misunderstood and urges us to think differently about those who think differently.

Pages: 256, Dimensions: 13x13cm