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A neuroscientist on the hidden workings of the brain
2011Fast paceThoughtful
What it is about
David Eagleman explains how much of what the brain does is outside our awareness. He uses stories, experiments and case studies to show how instincts and biases shape behavior. The book asks what that means for free will and the law.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who like popular science.
What you will get
Written by a neuroscientist at Baylor College of Medicine.
Incognito Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Nonfiction · Neuroscience · Unconscious · Free will
Length
304 pages · ≈ 9 h
More about this book
Characters
David Eagleman.
Setting
The brain.
What makes it different
A short, vivid tour of brain science.
Feel
Curious, clear and surprising.
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