Incognito
The Secret Lives of the Brain
What's it about
Ever wonder why you make certain choices or have impulses that feel beyond your control? Get ready to discover that most of what you do, think, and feel isn't governed by your conscious mind. This summary reveals the hidden world of your brain's unconscious operations. You'll learn how your brain runs on autopilot, shaping your perceptions, attractions, and decisions without you even knowing it. Uncover the secrets behind why you see what you see, who you fall for, and how much of your "self" is actually a story written by the vast, hidden machinery of your mind.
Meet the author
David Eagleman is a renowned neuroscientist at Stanford University and a Guggenheim Fellow celebrated for his work on brain plasticity, time perception, and synesthesia. His unique ability to translate complex neuroscience into accessible and captivating narratives stems from a deep-seated curiosity about how our hidden neural processes shape our reality. This drive to uncover the secret lives of the brain led him to write Incognito, revealing the vast, unconscious machinery that governs who we are.
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