Brain - David Eagleman - Bog

Brain, a fascinating book written by the renowned author, David Eagleman, invites readers into the mysterious world of neuroscience. Published in 2017 by the esteemed Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of the human brain. The genre of this book is a blend of scientific knowledge and everyday life, which makes it accessible to a wide range of readers. Eagleman's expertise in the field is evident in every page, making 'Brain' not only informative but also engaging. So, if you're looking for a book that combines science with a dash of real-world examples, 'Brain' by David Eagleman is the perfect choice.

"The dramatic story of the brain's role in creating our world, our experience of it, and ourselves; the basis for a PBS television series by the bestselling David Eagleman. How does a three pound mass of biological matter locked in the dark, silent fortress of the skull produce the extraordinary multi-sensory experience that comprises us, while also constructing reality and guiding us through the endless need to make decisions and determine our judgments and into a future that we are convinced we are shaping? David Eagleman compares the brain to a cityscape with different neighborhoods where neural networks vie for supremacy and determine our behavior in ways we are not always aware or in control of. At the same time, he suggests that the brain works as a storyteller--creating a narrative that allows us to navigate and make sense of a world that it is busy constructing for us"--