Perceptual Intelligence, Brian Boxer Wachler MD
Perceptual Intelligence, Brian Boxer Wachler MD
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Perceptual Intelligence
The Brain’s Secret to Seeing Past Illusion, Misperception, and Self-Deception

Author: Brian Boxer Wachler MD, Montel Williams, Kevin Kenerly

Narrator: Brian Boxer Wachler MD

Unabridged: 8 hr 39 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/17/2017

Synopsis

With the lucid verve and solid scientific grounding of an Oliver Sacks or Malcolm Gladwell, Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler guides listeners on a fascinating tour of the bedrock of our existence—the way our senses perceive everything and everyone in the world around us.Why does one person see Jesus in a shower curtain, get a “bad feeling” about someone they’ve just met, or hear a conversation so differently than the other person? Boxer Wachler describes some of the mysterious medical conditions that cause nonpsychiatric hallucinations and neurological mix-ups, then focuses on how we all receive and interpret the messages of our senses. Practical as well as provocative, Perceptual Intelligence also offers listeners ways to improve their PI, “reality check” their perceptions, and make desired changes in their lives.

About Brian Boxer Wachler MD

Brian Boxer Wachler, MD, is the world’s leading authority on keratoconus, refractive surgery, and creator of the revolutionary I-Brite eye whitening procedure. He has devoted his career to the field of vision correction. For two decades, he has been a pioneering doctor with a thriving career in clinical, academic, and laboratory settings. He boasts an unparalleled history of awards and accomplishments, many of which have singlehandedly changed the practice of ophthalmic surgery. He is currently the medical director of the eponymous Boxer Wachler Vision Institute in Beverly Hills and a staff physician at Los Angeles’ famed Cedars Sinai Medical Center.

About Kevin Kenerly

Kevin Kenerly, an Earphones Award–winning narrator, earned a BA at Olivet College. A longtime member of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, he has acted in more than twenty seasons, playing dozens of roles.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Tristy on September 06, 2017

Endorsements: “Brilliant insights and clarity to help you see yourself better and identify when your perceptions might be spot-on — or leading you far astray. Perceptual Intelligence couldn’t be more timely for the chaotic world of today.” — “Dr. Phil” McGraw, host of Dr. Phil “Perceptual Intelligence......more

Goodreads review by Inbetween on March 29, 2020

The humour and some interesting information or trivia thrown at you here and there cannot save this mess. Which is a pity because the author is quite talented at writing and with some effort it could have been a good book. And I know we are not supposed to take seriously the perceptual intelligence......more

Goodreads review by J on October 19, 2018

Your perceptual intelligence determines how you distinguish between reality and illusion. You never perceive the world directly. Rather, your mental models filter perceptions. Your brain will work hard to construct a story to explain when something inexplicable happens. People that have low perceptu......more

Goodreads review by Mihaela on September 22, 2022

O carte despre inteligenta perceptiva si despre cum putem sa o îmbunătățim, despre cum ne poate afecta atitudinea mentală negativă, despre visele lucide întunecate (și eu am!!), despre pasiunea dusă la extreme, despre efectul de halo, despre spiritul de turma și despre cei care se lasă ademeniți în......more

Goodreads review by Michael on March 16, 2021

This book was interesting, I struggled with what rating to give it. It has a healthy blend of scientific studies, scientifically-backed applications, and personal philosophy. Not a problem, the book wasn't published in an academic journal, so there ought to be some wiggle room. In the end, interestin......more

Quotes

“Wachler expands our view of human perception by showing us that a new science is emerging—one that holistically integrates the many factors that influence our beliefs, and decision making.” Montel Williams, actor, radio talk-show host, and New York Times bestselling author

“Perceptual Intelligence couldn’t have been more timely for the chaotic world of today….This book provides brilliant insights and clarity to help you see yourself better and identify when your perceptions might be spot on target—or are leading you far astray.” Dr. Phil McGraw, television personality, author, psychologist, and television show host

“Perception is everything. If I hadn’t seen things from my unique dyslexic point of view years ago, I wouldn’t have been involved in sports or become an athlete. Perceptual Intelligence shows how reality can be altered in a person’s mind when it comes to so many different things: our senses, sports, art, religion, sexuality, intuition, success, illness, death, and on and on.” Caitlyn Jenner, American television personality and retired Olympic gold medal-winning decathlete

“The more we understand our brain and thinking while we are competing, the better we will perform…Reading Perceptual Intelligence will help athletes and non-athletes alike perform better in their sport and in life.“ Pam Shriver, Olympic gold-medalist in tennis

“I’ve used visualization techniques to get a mental edge throughout my career, but Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler’s Perceptual Intelligence book takes mind-body to a whole new level…[and] has the power to help people find the champion and truth-teller within themselves.” Apolo Ohno, eight-time Olympic medalist in speed skating

“I’m a big believer in perceptual intelligence—without it you won’t be successful.” Tommy Pham, professional baseball outfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals

“Perceptual Intelligence is a great first step in helping us understand how and why we perceive things the way we do with the ultimate goal of making better decisions in our own lives.” Dr. Travis Stork, physician and host of The Doctors talk show

“This book will delight all who seek a greater understanding of how we view the world and the perceptions that influence every aspect of our lives.” Andrew Ordon, MD, author of Better in 7

“Challenges us to consider the space between what we understand intellectually and what we feel experientially.” Khawar Siddique, MD, MBA, award-winning, board-certified neurosurgeon

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