We are conscious of only a small fraction of our lives. Because the brain constantly receives
an enormous quantity of information we need to be able to do things without thinking about
them?to act in autopilot? mode. Automatic behaviors?the vast majority of our activities?occur
without our conscious awareness or subconsciously. Yet the physiological basis of
subconsciousness remains poorly understood despite its vast importance for physical and mental
health. Shedding new light on the physiological bases of our behavior and mental states this
book provides an innovative exploration of the complexities of the mind with implications
ranging from clinical applications to philosophy's thorniest problems.
