The Idiot Brain
Why Your Brain Gets Things Wrong – and Why That's Alright
(Author) Dean Burnett10th Anniversary Edition From neuroscientist and internationally bestselling author Dean Burnett comes The Idiot Brain, an accessible, witty examination of how our brains get things wrong - and why that's absolutely fine. WITH A NEW INTRODUCTION AND AFTERWORD 'A great read.' JON RONSON 'A wonderful introduction to neuroscience.' INDEPENDENT Have you wondered why we recognise people's faces but forget their names? Or why we get motion sickness? Or jet lag, too, for that matter. And why do we overthink even the smallest things in our lives? For something supposedly so brilliant and evolutionarily advanced, the human brain is pretty messy, fallible and disorganised. In The Idiot Brain, neuroscientist Dean Burnett celebrates the imperfections of the human brain in all their glory, and the impact of these quirks on our daily lives. Covering anxiety, memory, intelligence and personality, this expertly researched and entertainingly written book is for anyone who has wondered why their brain seems to get things wrong, and what on earth it's really up to.
Dean Burnett
Dean Burnett is a British neuroscientist, author, and science communicator. He is best known for his book "The Idiot Brain: A Neuroscientist Explains What Your Head is Really Up To," which explores the quirks and complexities of the human brain in a humorous and accessible way. Burnett's writing style is engaging, witty, and informative, making complex scientific concepts understandable to a wide audience. His work has had a significant impact on the popular science genre, helping to make complex neuroscience topics more relatable and interesting to the general public. Overall, Dean Burnett's contributions to literature have helped to bridge the gap between science and everyday life, making neuroscience more accessible and engaging for readers of all backgrounds.
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