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Know Thyself

The Science of Self-Awareness

Stephen M. Fleming

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Description

In Know Thyself (2021) cognitive neuroscientist Stephen M. Fleming lays out the basic principles of metacognition – the way we think about what we think. This revealing book shows by understanding of our metacognitive processes, we can turn them to our advantage, to make accurate, informed judgments.

Who Should Listen

  • Psychology buffs 
  • People grappling with difficult decisions
  • Anyone who wants to know more about why they think what they think

About the Authors

Stephen M. Fleming is a professor of cognitive neuroscience at University College, London and the author of over 75 scientific papers. He is the recipient of the Wiley Award, granted by the British Academy, and the Philip Leverhulme prize in psychology, from the Leverhulme Trust.