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The Tell-Tale Brain: A Neuroscientist's Quest for What Makes Us Human by V. S. Ramachandran
1 review
chloethonus's review against another edition
informative
reflective
slow-paced
4.25
A very interesting book that gives insight into the inner working of the mind, how it changes when the brain is injured, and how our brain makes us different from any other animal in the world. I found it very interesting that art was also reflected on in this book, explaining why we find certain pieces of art to be visually appealing.
I have issues with the way the author speaks about autistic people, only focusing on people with severe forms of autism. The outdated r-slur is also used. I also take issue with the way transgender people were spoken about, it was a brief section, but there was misgendering and even more outdated terminology used.
I would like this book better if it was edited better, with proper terminology being used, as it seems like no autistic or transgender people were consulted about those sections.
I have issues with the way the author speaks about autistic people, only focusing on people with severe forms of autism. The outdated r-slur is also used. I also take issue with the way transgender people were spoken about, it was a brief section, but there was misgendering and even more outdated terminology used.
I would like this book better if it was edited better, with proper terminology being used, as it seems like no autistic or transgender people were consulted about those sections.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Medical content and Medical trauma
Minor: Ableism and Transphobia
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