Seven and a Half Lessons about the Brain
by Lisa Feldman Barrett · first published 2020
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Have you ever wondered why you have a brain? Let renowned neuroscientist Lisa Feldman Barrett demystify that big gray blob between your ears. In seven short essays (plus a bite-sized story about how brains evolved), this slim, entertaining, and accessible collection reveals mind-expanding lessons from the front lines of neuroscience research. You'll learn where brains came from, how they're structured (and why it matters), and how yours works in tandem with other brains to create everything you experience. Along the way, you'll also learn to dismiss popular myths such as the idea of a "lizard
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Feldman's book Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain is fantastic. Succinct, myth-busting, and very readable.
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