{"product_id":"the-pattern-seekers-by-simon-baron-cohen-9780141982397","title":"The Pattern Seekers","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Celebrates human cognitive diversity, and is rich with empathy and psychological insight'\u003c\/em\u003e — Steven Pinker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhy can humans alone invent? In this book, psychologist and world-renowned autism expert Simon Baron-Cohen puts forward a bold new theory: because we can identify patterns, specifically if-and-then patterns. He argues that the genes for this unique ability overlap with the genes for autism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the first musical instrument to the agricultural, industrial, and digital revolutions, Baron-Cohen shows how this unique ability has driven human progress for 70,000 years. By linking one of our greatest human strengths with a condition that is so often misunderstood, \u003cem\u003eThe Pattern Seekers\u003c\/em\u003e challenges us to think differently about those who think differently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46342790840556,"sku":"9780141982397","price":21.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14625953482238.jpg?v=1743943125","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/products\/the-pattern-seekers-by-simon-baron-cohen-9780141982397","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}