Jonah Lehrer

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Jonah Lehrer discusses themes in his book concerning what artists can teach people about the function and scientific makeup of the mind.

Jonah Lehrer, author of “Proust was a Neuroscientist,” discusses themes in his book concerning what artists can teach people about the function and scientific makeup of the mind. Lehrer speaks about different chapters in his book covering artists and the scientific discoveries they anticipated. From a French cuisine artist to modern rapper, Lehrer describes artists and their understanding of the mind. This understanding is what helps artist create works that will endure throughout time, Lehrer says. He also compares science and art to prove one is needed to understand the other. In concluding, Lehrer reiterates his belief that “the future of science is art.”

Bio

A Rhodes Scholar, Jonah Lehrer is the author of "Proust was a Neuroscientist," a blend of biography, criticism and science writing that explains how artists, not scientists, have unlocked some of the mind's greatest mysteries. Lehrer is editor-at-large for Seed Magazine, a publication dedicated to connecting science and society. He has written for Nature, NPR, NOVA, ScienceNow and the MIT Technology Review, and writes a highly regarded blog known as the Frontal Cortex.