The idiot brain : a neuroscientist explains what your head is really up to
Title:
The idiot brain : a neuroscientist explains what your head is really up to
Author:
Burnett, Dean.
ISBN:
9781783350810
Publication Information:
London : Guardian Books and Faber & Faber, 2016.
Physical Description:
viii, 328 p. ; 22 cm
Abstract:
We cling to superstitions and miss things sitting right in front of us-- but that's actually just a sign of a well-meaning brain doing its best to keep you alive and healthy. Burnett takes the reader on a delightful tour of our mysterious, mischievous gray matter, and helps you understand how our brains actually work.
Subject:
| Brain -- Popular works. |
| Neurosciences -- Popular works. |
| Consciousness -- Popular works. |
| Intellect -- Popular works. |
| Memory -- Popular works. |
Summary:
We cling to superstitions and miss things sitting right in front of us-- but that's actually just a sign of a well-meaning brain doing its best to keep you alive and healthy. Burnett takes the reader on a delightful tour of our mysterious, mischievous gray matter, and helps you understand how our brains actually work.