Paperback. Blue cover with black title.

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The Living Brain by W. Grey Walter (1965 Penguin edition, London) is a foundational text exploring electroencephalography (EEG) and brain function. It covers the history of brain evolution, EEG development for diagnosing brain conditions, and analyzes rhythmic patterns of personality. The book notably describes the author’s pioneering robotic work, including Machina speculatrix (mechanical turtles). 

Key Aspects of the 1965 Edition:

• Significance: It was a pioneer work for the general public regarding advances in understanding brain mechanics.
• Content: It covers memory, sleep, visual scanning, and clinical neurology, blending neurophysiology with electronic studies.
• Author’s Perspective: Walter, a key figure in EEG research, used it to showcase how electrical impulses explain mental phenomena.
• Format: The 1965 Penguin printing is typically a paperback. 

The book is praised for its accessible style, combining rigorous science with discussions on personality and artificial intelligence.

NOTE: This is an original  book from the library gathered by the famous Cambridge Don, computer scientist, food and wine connoisseur, Jack Arnold LANG. Note: Jack founded the Michelin Guide ‘Midsummer House’- Cambridge’s paramount restaurant. This dining experience is hidden amongst the grassy pastures and grazing cattle of Midsummer Common and perched on the banks of the River Cam. 

In 2008, Jack was one of the co-founders of the Raspberry Pi Foundation, alongside other members of the Department, and acted as the Foundation’s Chair. The project’s original goals were modest: to build and distribute low-cost computers for prospective applicants to our Computer Science degree. Initially the project was a “success disaster”, as Jack would say, as demand far outstripped the low-scale manufacturing plans. Ultimately the Raspberry Pi became the UK’s most successful computer with more than 60 million sold to date. Jack was drawn to the educational possibilities of the Raspberry Pi, its potential uses in emerging economies and the way it could support self-directed learning.