{"product_id":"new-isbn-9780143123743","title":"New","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn exploration of how humans respond to novelty from the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times–\u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eRapt\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy are we attuned to the latest headline, diet craze, smartphone, and fashion statement? Why do we relish a change of scene, eye attractive strangers, and develop new interests?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFollow a crawling baby around and you’ll see that right from the beginning, nothing excites us more than something new and different. Our unique human brains are biologically primed to engage with and even generate novelty. This “neophilia” has enabled us to thrive in a world of cataclysmic change, but now we confront an unprecedented deluge of new things—one that shows no sign of slowing. In \u003ci\u003eNew\u003c\/i\u003e acclaimed behavioral science writer Winifred Gallagher, using cutting-edge research and interviews with countless experts, shows us how we can use our adaptive gift to navigate more skillfully through our rapidly changing world by focusing on the new things that really matter.“Considering experiences that range from video games to consumer food preferences, this book is \u003cb\u003ean engaging, enjoyable read\u003c\/b\u003e… An accessible, well-researched work that crosses a variety of disciplines and will satisfy scientifically curious readers. \u003cb\u003eIt will appeal to those who enjoy Stephen Jay Gould and Oliver Sacks.\u003c\/b\u003e”  –\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“It’s difficult to categorize Gallagher’s \u003cb\u003eexuberant\u003c\/b\u003e survey through so many areas of interest, but she proves her point: \u003cb\u003ecuriosity about and hunger for the new can certainly take you to many fascinating places.\u003c\/b\u003e” --\u003ci\u003eBookList\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003cb\u003eA bright look at our fascination with the new and different\u003c\/b\u003e… [Gallagher]… notes neophilia will undoubtedly prove valuable in a future where the only certainly is constant change. \u003cb\u003eEngaging and cautionary\u003c\/b\u003e.” --\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinifred Gallagher\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of several books including \u003ci\u003eRapt: Attention and the Focused Life\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHouse\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eThinking\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eJust the Way You Are\u003c\/i\u003e. She has written for numerous publications, such as the \u003ci\u003eAtlantic Monthly\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRolling Stone\u003c\/i\u003e, and the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Dubois, Wyoming.","brand":"Penguin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46302388715749,"sku":"NP9780143123743","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780143123743.jpg?v=1767733662","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/new-isbn-9780143123743","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}