<p>Humans learn by association. Every concept that you understand is connected to an earlier concept. So then, what happens if you retrace those connections? Wouldn&rsquo;t you eventually find a starting point? Indeed, you would. <em>The Tangled Mind</em> argues that a small group of primitive concepts sculpted your knowledge of the world. Essentially:</p>
<ul>
<li>You discover the world via sensory experience.</li>
<li>You &ldquo;scaffold&rdquo; new concepts onto sensory elements.</li>
<li>Future concepts inherit sensory meaning</li>
</ul>

<p>Today, your entire knowledge rests upon a sensory foundation. In this book, you&rsquo;ll learn how those sensory underpinnings influence your perception and behavior. You&rsquo;ll learn practical applications in life and business, and you&rsquo;ll learn how those concepts build deep-rooted beliefs and values (e.g., morality, religion, politics).&nbsp;</p>