Lizzi Sorensen's Reviews > Incognito: The Secret Lives of the Brain
Incognito: The Secret Lives of the Brain
by David Eagleman (Goodreads Author)
by David Eagleman (Goodreads Author)
It's a very interesting read and goes fast. I think the author articulates his logic very well at times, and I agreed with his view about how the criminal justice system needs to be shifted from it's central theme of proving blame to treating abnormal biological systems. I also appreciated his open mindedness about the role of science in the race for understanding about the physical world.
I originally thought that Eaglemans idea for treating poor impulse control was fool proof, but then I was conversing about it with my neuropsychology student brother in law, and he pointed out that a treatment like that would only be effective on a person who, for all intents and purposes, has something of a "normal" brain ecology. I thought that was a good point :) so I guess i'll just use it on me to help me with my pizza problem.
I originally thought that Eaglemans idea for treating poor impulse control was fool proof, but then I was conversing about it with my neuropsychology student brother in law, and he pointed out that a treatment like that would only be effective on a person who, for all intents and purposes, has something of a "normal" brain ecology. I thought that was a good point :) so I guess i'll just use it on me to help me with my pizza problem.
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