About the book
From the renowned neuroscientist and New York Times bestselling author of Incognito comes the companion volume to the international PBS series about how your life shapes your brain, and how your brain shapes your life.
\"An ideal introduction to how biology generates the mind.... Clear, engaging and thought-provoking.\" —Nature
Locked in the silence and darkness of your skull, your brain fashions the rich narratives of your reality and your identity. Join renowned neuroscientist David Eagleman for a journey into the questions at the mysterious heart of our existence. What is reality? Who are “you”? How do you make decisions? Why does your brain need other people? How is technology poised to change what it means to be human?
In the course of his investigations, Eagleman guides us through the world of extreme sports, criminal justice, facial expressions, genocide, brain surgery, gut feelings, robotics, and the search for immortality. Strap in for a whistle-stop tour into the inner cosmos. In the infinitely dense tangle of billions of brain cells and their trillions of connections, something emerges that you might not have expected to see in there: you.
Color illustrations throughout.
Editions of The Brain
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781101870532
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780525433446
- EBook
- ISBN 9781101870549
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780399568015
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780399568022
Read an Excerpt
From the renowned neuroscientist and New York Times bestselling author of Incognito comes the companion volume to the international PBS series about how your life shapes your brain, and how your brain shapes your life.
\"An ideal introduction to how biology generates the mind.... Clear, engaging and thought-provoking.\" —Nature
Locked in the silence and darkness of your skull, your brain fashions the rich narratives of your reality and your identity. Join renowned neuroscientist David Eagleman for a journey into the questions at the mysterious heart of our existence. What is reality? Who are “you”? How do you make decisions? Why does your brain need other people? How is technology poised to change what it means to be human?
In the course of his investigations, Eagleman guides us through the world of extreme sports, criminal justice, facial expressions, genocide, brain surgery, gut feelings, robotics, and the search for immortality. Strap in for a whistle-stop tour into the inner cosmos. In the infinitely dense tangle of billions of brain cells and their trillions of connections, something emerges that you might not have expected to see in there: you.
Color illustrations throughout.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Brain about?
From the renowned neuroscientist and New York Times bestselling author of Incognito comes the companion volume to the international PBS series about how your life shapes your brain, and how your brain shapes your life.
\"An ideal introduction to how biology generates the mind.... Clear, engaging and thought-provoking.\" —Nature
Locked in the silence and darkness of your skull, your brain fashions the rich narratives of your reality and your identity. Join renowned neuroscientist David Eagleman for a journey into the questions at the mysterious heart of our existence. What is reality? Who are “you”? How do you make decisions? Why does your brain need other people? How is technology poised to change what it means to be human?
In the course of his investigations, Eagleman guides us through the world of extreme sports, criminal justice, facial expressions, genocide, brain surgery, gut feelings, robotics, and the search for immortality. Strap in for a whistle-stop tour into the inner cosmos. In the infinitely dense tangle of billions of brain cells and their trillions of connections, something emerges that you might not have expected to see in there: you.
Color illustrations throughout.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Brain?
Mathematics and Science > Biology, life sciences > Life sciences: general issues > Neurosciences
Where can I read a sample of The Brain?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781101870532
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Brain?
David Eagleman
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Brain is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781101870532) and paperback(ISBN 9780525433446) and ebook(ISBN 9781101870549) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780399568015) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780399568022)
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