Incognito: The Secret Lives of The Brain
Apr 2011 · Canongate Books
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*Why can your foot move halfway to the brake pedal before you're consciously aware of danger? *Why do you notice when your name is mentioned in a conversation that you didn't think you were listening to? *Why are people whose name begins with J more likely to marry other people whose name begins with J? *Why is it so difficult to keep a secret?
Renowned neuroscientist David Eagleman navigates the depths of the subconscious brain to illuminate these surprising mysteries.
Taking in brain damage, drugs, beauty, infidelity, synesthesia, criminal law, artificial intelligence and visual illusions - INCOGNITO is a thrilling subsurface exploration of the mind and all its contradictions.
Renowned neuroscientist David Eagleman navigates the depths of the subconscious brain to illuminate these surprising mysteries.
Taking in brain damage, drugs, beauty, infidelity, synesthesia, criminal law, artificial intelligence and visual illusions - INCOGNITO is a thrilling subsurface exploration of the mind and all its contradictions.
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Ada Ho
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August 11, 2016
It's awesome! It gives a fresh insight into the workings of the mind which we are not normally aware of. I'd expected this book to be a little dry but this was far, REALLY far, from dry. Fit for everyone! Try it.
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James Allen
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May 4, 2016
I have read this book before on Amazon. Very interesting read, really challenging the idea of free will and what it is that makes us do the things we do.
8 people found this review helpful
Ingrid Cronje
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February 17, 2015
Incognito: The secret lives of the brain
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About the author
David Eagleman, PhD, is a neuroscientist and internationally bestselling author. He teaches at Stanford University, is the creator and host of the Emmy-nominated television series The Brain, and is the CEO of Neosensory, a company that builds the next generation of neuroscience hardware. The author of seven other books, he lives in Silicon Valley in California.
@davideagleman | eagleman.com
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