The Unmaking of the World with Our Brains and Delusions

In his groundbreaking new book, Iain McGilchrist tackles some of the most fundamental and perplexing questions that humanity grapples with. These questions, however, hold immediate practical relevance for all of us today. Who are we? What is the world? How can we comprehend consciousness, matter, space, and time? Does the universe lack purpose or value? Can we afford to disregard the sacred and divine?

McGilchrist contends that we have become trapped in a narrative shaped by the dominant left hemisphere of the brain, one that prevents us from recognizing the awe-inspiring reality that surrounds us, if only we had the vision to perceive it. He argues that in order to fully grasp ourselves and the world around us, we require both science and intuition, reason and imagination, rather than relying solely on one or the other. Furthermore, he asserts that these elements are not in conflict, and that the brain's right hemisphere plays a crucial role in each of them. He also provides guidance on how to identify the 'signature' of the left hemisphere in our thought processes, so that we can avoid making decisions that lead to disastrous outcomes.

Drawing on the latest developments in neurology, philosophy, and physics, McGilchrist demonstrates how each of these fields points toward a similar perspective of the world - one that is profound, beautiful, and aligned with the deepest traditions of human wisdom. It is a perspective that reanimates the world and offers us a better way of inhabiting it, one that is imperative for our survival.

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