From Molecule to Metophor

^{June 1, 2006}
From Molecule to Metaphor, a new book by Professor Jerome A. Feldman, ICSI's first Director and current research scientist, was released in June 2006 by MIT Press. The book describes in detail the ICSI NTL group's theory on the neural basis of human language and thought. Early endorsements of the book suggest it may have a profound impact on the field of Cognitive Science. Professor George Lakoff of UC Berkeley says it is "an indispensable book for anyone interested in how human beings think, act, and communicate." Professor V.S. Ramachandran of UC San Diego praises the book as a "fascinating tour through the mysteries of the human brain," and adds that "the ideas are deep, as should be expected from one of the pioneers in the field, but also lucidly presented for the nonspecialist reader."

In August, Brad DeLong reviewed the book on his blog. It's a well thought out review, and includes a few interesting excerpts from the book.

More information is available from m2mbook.org, the official website for the book.