In seven short essays (plus a bite-size story about how brains evolved), this slim, entertaining, and accessible collection by renowned neuroscientist Lisa Feldman Barrett 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 brain†and the alleged battle between thoughts and emotions — or between nature and nurture — to determine your behavior.
