Iconoclast

"What makes iconoclasts so astoundingly creative and successful? They overcome mental barriers that stop most of us cold. The brain has three natural roadblocks that stand in the way of truly innovative thinking: flawed perception, fear of failure, and the inability to persuade others. But, like an iconoclast, you can break through these barriers. Leading neuroscientist Gregory Berns shows how in this tour of the science behind thinking differently."--BOOK JACKET.

Acknowledgments	p. ix
Introduction: Doing What Can't Be Done	p. 1
Through the Eye of an Iconoclast	p. 13
From Perception to Imagination	p. 35
Fear-The Inhibitor of Action	p. 59
How Fear Distorts Perception	p. 83
Why the Fear of Failure Makes People Risk Averse	p. 107
Brain Circuits for Social Networking	p. 129
Private Spaceflight-A Case Study of Iconoclasts Working Together	p. 155
When Iconoclast Becomes Icon	p. 179
The Iconoclast's Pharmacopeia	p. 201
Notes	p. 223
Index	p. 233
About the Author	p. 254
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