Name: An Outsider'S Guide to Humans: What Science Taught me About What we do and who we are
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Author: Pang, Camilla
ISBN: 9781984881656

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An Outsider'S Guide to Humans: What Science Taught me About What we do and who we are

Type

Physical Book

Author

Camilla Pang

Publisher

Penguin

Year

2021

Language

English

Pages

239

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

20.3 x 13.5 x 2.0 cm

Weight

0.20 kg.

ISBN13

9781984881656

Synopsis "An Outsider'S Guide to Humans: What Science Taught me About What we do and who we are "

An instruction manual for life, love, and relationships by a brilliant young scientist whose Asperger's syndrome allows her--and us--to see ourselves in a different way...and to be better at being human Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the age of eight, Camilla Pang struggled to understand the world around her. Desperate for a solution, she asked her mother if there was an instruction manual for humans that she could consult. With no blueprint to life, Pang began to create her own, using the language she understands best: science. That lifelong project eventually resulted in An Outsider's Guide to Humans, an original and incisive exploration of human nature and the strangeness of social norms, written from the outside looking in--which is helpful to even the most neurotypical thinker. Camilla Pang uses a set of scientific principles to examine life's everyday interactions: - How machine learning can help us sift through data and make more rational decisions- How proteins form strong bonds, and what they teach us about embracing individual differences to form diverse groups- Why understanding thermodynamics is the key to seeking balance over seeking perfection- How prisms refracting light can keep us from getting overwhelmed by our fears and anxieties, breaking them into manageable and separate wavelengths Pang's unique perspective of the world tells us so much about ourselves--who we are and why we do the things we do--and is a fascinating guide to living a happier and more connected life.

Camilla Pang

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Camilla Pang holds a PhD in Biochemistry from University College London and is a postdoctoral research scientist specializing in Translational Bioinformatics. At the age of eight, she was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and, at twenty-six, with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Her diagnosis has greatly influenced her career and studies, and she has a true passion for understanding humans, our behaviors, and how we act.

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