A Trick of the Mind

“A fascinating insight into how your brain conjures up its picture of the surrounding world, models the inner mental states of others, and understands itself. This book will profoundly change the way you consider your own mind.”

"You will not a find a more up-to-date or more compelling account of how a mind emerges from the brain."—Chris Frith, Emeritus Professor of Neuropsychology at University College London

"A Trick of the Mind shatters the illusion of objective reality, revealing how our brains actively construct our perceptions, often shaping them in surprising and misleading ways. With captivating storytelling and cutting-edge science, neuroscientist Daniel Yon explores the power and the perils of the brain's internal models, offering a provocative look at the hidden forces shaping our thoughts, beliefs, and even our sanity. Prepare to question everything you thought you knew."
 —Daniel Z. Lieberman, author of The Molecule of More

"Yon persuasively argues that better understanding how the brain’s perceptual models work might reveal how to improve social communication, combat harmful dogma, and treat mental illnesses. It’s a scintillating and surprisingly accessible look at why humans think as they do.”
 —Publishers Weekly

"Immensely readable...Yon makes an excellent guide, both as a scientist working at the leading edge of this field and as a writer of great clarity."
 —The Guardian