This book is a spectacular exploration of not only the cutting-edge conception of the mind, but also an exploration of what that conception of the mind means for politics. Some other reviews out there have been freaking out and implying that Eagleman advocates a Gattaca-like brain-determinism for society, but that's not the case at all. He's really much more sensitive and insightful to the role of the political system and particularly the criminal justice system. If I have a critique on this part of the book, it is that Eagleman seems idealistic, and doesn't realize or acknowledge that the vested commercial interests in our neo-slavery prison system.

All in all, I highly suggest this book for anyone who has a mind. It's a fascinating read.