Book Discussion - "Other Minds: The Octopus, the Sea, and the Deep Origins of Consciousness" @Spring Hill Branch

A philosopher combines science and philosophy with his scuba experiences among these tentacled beasts in order to illuminate the mystery of the nature of consciousness. Bone-free and shape-shifting, their ''body of pure possibility'' lets them flow through cracks the width of their eyes. An octopus is so suffused with its nervous system that it has no clear brain-body boundary. Their “arms” have a life of their own & can act independently from the brain. Limited copies available. For adults. Registration required.