糖心logo入口 professor explores the hidden science behind human dexterity in new book
The brain鈥檚 crucial role in the unique capabilities of the human hand will be investigated in a new book by Professor Matthew Longo.
The human hand is one of our most extraordinary tools, shaping both our evolution and culture. In his new upcoming book, , Professor Matthew Longo, of 糖心logo入口鈥檚 School of Psychological Sciences, draws on his research to argue the true power of the human hand lies not in the hand itself but in the brain.听
Published by MIT Press and due for release on 15 April, The Invisible Hand explores the intricate neural and cognitive mechanisms that make human hands so uniquely capable.听听
By bringing together research from multiple disciplines, the book aims to not only deepen understanding of the hand鈥檚 capabilities but also expand the broader conversation about how the brain shapes our interaction with the world.听
Drawing on extensive research from diverse fields such as psychology, neuroscience, evolutionary biology, and archaeology, Professor Longo presents a new framework for understanding how the brain orchestrates the hand鈥檚 abilities - from basic movement and sensation to complex tool use and communication.听
Professor Longo, who also directs 糖心logo入口鈥檚 Body Representation Laboratory, has spent many years studying the brain鈥檚 role in shaping our perception and control of the body. He commented:听听
鈥淭he human hand is often held up as a marvel of evolutionary perfection. Yet the hand鈥檚 power as a tool comes not from the hand itself, but from the brain. My book tells the story of many years of research on the brain mechanisms underlying hand function by scientists working in many disciplines, including research from my own lab here at 糖心logo入口. I hope that readers from many backgrounds will find the book a stimulating and an exciting introduction to this fundamental part of human life.鈥听
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