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A review by vikingvisuals
The Brain: The Story of You by David Eagleman
5.0
After reading his collaborative effort with Anthony Brandt regarding creativity, I was really inspired to read more from him. Despite his exceptional background in neuroscience and the study of the brain, David Eagleman has a way of really putting complex concepts simply.
Many of the concepts identified in this book were ones that I have encountered previously, often in regards to philosophy (especially philosophy of mind), however this time they were presented along with current research, as being undertaken by countless neuroscientists around the world.
Even without any background in this subject or the ideas presented, I believe this book is a phenomenal, enjoyable, and relatively short introduction into how our brains are responsible for our world. Thus I would recommend this book to everyone as a primer to not only understanding but appreciating the wonderful devices that allow us to experience absolutely everything.
Many of the concepts identified in this book were ones that I have encountered previously, often in regards to philosophy (especially philosophy of mind), however this time they were presented along with current research, as being undertaken by countless neuroscientists around the world.
Even without any background in this subject or the ideas presented, I believe this book is a phenomenal, enjoyable, and relatively short introduction into how our brains are responsible for our world. Thus I would recommend this book to everyone as a primer to not only understanding but appreciating the wonderful devices that allow us to experience absolutely everything.