Questions About Unthinkable: What the World's Most Extraordinary Brains Can Teach Us About Our Own

by Helen Thomson (Goodreads Author)

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Nazrul Buang I assume you meant "what is the message of the book".

The message is that the brain is not the same as the mind, and despite centuries of trying to und…moreI assume you meant "what is the message of the book".

The message is that the brain is not the same as the mind, and despite centuries of trying to understand both, there are still a lot we don't understand. We understand and acknowledge the significance of the brain as a functional organ, but we often forget to appreciate how it defines what we are as human beings.

By observing the strangest minds she can find, author Helen Thomson learns how fascinating our brains work tirelessly to make sense of our realities, from empathy to illusions. I think it's an intriguing read, especially one that focuses on the livelihood of the people with the strangest minds, not the minds themselves.(less)

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I'd like to read this one in order to learn a thing or two about the brain from Helen Thomson's perspective. Is the book worth it?

Beverly Hollandbeck Oh, yes. Then read The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat. That should get you hooked on Oliver Sacks. Better get started. There's so much to learn. …moreOh, yes. Then read The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat. That should get you hooked on Oliver Sacks. Better get started. There's so much to learn. (less)

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