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Un Millón de Preguntas Para Un Neurocientífico: Descubriendo El Cerebro (A Million Things To Ask A Neuroscientist: The Brain Made Easy)
Una forma fácil de aprender sobre el cerebro. Las preguntas más interesantes que tienes sobre el cerebro finalmente son respondidas. ◆ ¿Qué es la depresión y cómo cambia el cerebro? ◆ ¿Los hombres y las mujeres tienen cerebros diferentes? ◆ ¿Qué son los sueños y por qué los tenemos? Este libro hace que el cerebro sea divertido y fácil de entender. Cualquiera que tenga curiosidad sobre lo que realmente sucede en esa cosa rosa y blanda dentro de su cabeza disfrutará de este guía sobre el cerebro y la neurociencia. Únase al neurocientífico Mike Tranter PhD mientras explica el cerebro en su estilo único y divertido. Provee respuestas a preguntas que fueron enviadas por el público, y la mejor parte es que no se necesitan antecedentes científicos en absoluto. Incluye un capítulo que describe algunos de los más extraños misterios sobre el cerebro y una mirada detrás de la escena sobre cómo los estudios en las innovaciones de neurociencia cambiarán el futuro. Aprenda sobre su cerebro hoy.
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First published March 11, 2021
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April 28, 2021
هل يؤثر تعلم المزيد من اللغات على وظائف الدماغ؟
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يمكن أن يشهد هؤلاء الذين يكافحوا عبر مجموعة لا نهاية لها من الكلمات الجديدة والقواعد النحوية لتعلم لغة جديدة على مدى صعوبة عمل عقلك لتذكرها كلها . اتضح أنه نظرًا لأن الدماغ يعمل وقتًا إضافيًا لتعلم لغة أجنبية ، فإنه يحتاج إلى تحسين اتصالاته بين مناطق الدماغ ، ويبدأ في تكوين خلايا دماغية إضافية لمواكبة هذا العالم الجديد الذي ألقيته فيه.
هي عملية معقدة للغاية تتضمن صياغة الجمل وفهم المعنى والسياق والقراءة والكتابة والقواعد النحوية والاستماع إلى الأصوات ، وينظم الدماغ كل هذه العمليات في محادثة ما عندما نحتاج إليها. هناك مناطق مخصصة للغة ، مثل منطقة Broca ، والتي تنتج تراكيب الكلام والجمل حتى نتواصل بشكل فعال. منطقة Wernicke هي منطقة مهمة لفهم المعنى الكامن وراء الكلمات ، والتلفيف الزاوي يساعدنا على فهم المفاهيم الكامنة وراء الكلمات نفسها. تنتشر هذه المناطق في منتصف الدماغ ، وتعمل مع العديد من المناطق الأخرى لتمكيننا من التحدث بحرية والتعبير عن أفكارنا الداخلية ، ومع ذلك ، يتم تغيير العديد من المناطق في الدماغ لدى الأشخاص الذين يمكنهم التحدث بلغة أخرى.
تلعب المناطق الموجودة في الفص الجبهي ، خلف جبهتك (مثل PFC و ACC) ومنطقة تسمى التلافيف فوق الحدي دورًا مهمًا في اللغة. يربطون الكلمات بمعناها وسياقها. ستتواصل مراكز اللغات مع مناطق الذاكرة لاختيار الكلمات المحتملة ، ولكن الفص الأمامي هو الذي سيتحقق منها ، مع التأكد من ملاءمتها لأي فكرة ترغب في نقلها. باعتباري شخصًا يحاول تعلم لغات أخرى ، غالبًا ما أجد نفسي أفكر مليًا فيما أود أن أقوله. عندما يحدث هذا ، يبدو أن عقلي يعتقد أنه وقت رائع لتظهر كلمات عشوائية على ما يبدو في رأسي - مما يجعلني بطيئًا في اتخاذ قرار بشأن ما سأقوله وربما يجعلني أبدو سخيفًا في هذه العملية.
هذه في الواقع طريقة عقلي لمحاولة مطابقة الكلمة الصحيحة مع السياق الصحيح لما أحتاجه - وهي عملية تمنح عقلي تمرينًا حقيقيًا.
يعمل PFC و ACC بجد في الدماغ عند التحدث بلغة ثانية. إنهم يراقبون باستمرار ما تقوله ويساعدونك على اختيار الكلمات الصحيحة في الوقت المناسب وباللغة المفضلة لديك. هذا هو السبب في أن عمليات مسح الدماغ ستظهر أن هذه المناطق متضخمة وذات اتصال أفضل بالمناطق المحيطة بها في أولئك الذين يتحدثون أكثر من لغة واحدة. تكشف فحوصات التصوير بالرنين المغناطيسي أن الأدمغة ثنائية اللغة (أولئك الذين يتحدثون لغتين) زادت فيها المادة الرمادية والبيضاء ، وهي طريقة رائعة للقول أن الدماغ يحتوي على المزيد من الخلايا العصبية. إنهم يعملون بجد ، ولذا فهم بحاجة إلى دعم إضافي. يحاول الدماغ ربط هذه الكلمات الجديدة بمعاني جديدة ، ولهذا السبب يحتاج إلى عدد أكبر من الخلايا العصبية والوصلات (تذكر أن هذه الوصلات هي نقاط تشابك عصبية أخرى لمساعدة الدماغ على تكوين الذكريات والجمعيات).
يعني أن أدمغة الأشخاص ثنائيي اللغة مختلفة قليلاً ، وهذا يظهر أيضًا عندما يُطلب من الأشخاص أداء مهام معرفية. يعمل الأشخاص الذين يتحدثون لغة ثانية بشكل عام بشكل أفضل مع الوظائف المعرفية العليا مثل تبديل المهام (بشكل أساسي ، هذا ما نعتقد أنه تعدد المهام) ، ويبدو أنهم يتمتعون بمهارات اجتماعية أفضل وتعاطفًا مع الآخرين. في المواقف الضعيفة لتعلم شيء جديد يساعدك على تقدير الصعوبات التي يتطلبها إتقان مهارة ما. من المحتمل أيضًا أن يكون مرتبطًا بفكرة أنه عندما تعرض نفسك لثقافات وتقاليد جديدة ، فإنها تساعد على بناء رؤية وتعاطف ومهارات اجتماعية أفضل. من غير المعروف حتى الآن ما إذا كان تعلم أكثر من لغتين له تأثير أكبر ، ولكن لن يكون من المفاجئ رؤية تحسينات إضافية في أولئك الذين يتعلمون لغات متعددة.
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Mike Tranter
A Million Thing To Ask
Translated by #Maher_Razouk
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يمكن أن يشهد هؤلاء الذين يكافحوا عبر مجموعة لا نهاية لها من الكلمات الجديدة والقواعد النحوية لتعلم لغة جديدة على مدى صعوبة عمل عقلك لتذكرها كلها . اتضح أنه نظرًا لأن الدماغ يعمل وقتًا إضافيًا لتعلم لغة أجنبية ، فإنه يحتاج إلى تحسين اتصالاته بين مناطق الدماغ ، ويبدأ في تكوين خلايا دماغية إضافية لمواكبة هذا العالم الجديد الذي ألقيته فيه.
هي عملية معقدة للغاية تتضمن صياغة الجمل وفهم المعنى والسياق والقراءة والكتابة والقواعد النحوية والاستماع إلى الأصوات ، وينظم الدماغ كل هذه العمليات في محادثة ما عندما نحتاج إليها. هناك مناطق مخصصة للغة ، مثل منطقة Broca ، والتي تنتج تراكيب الكلام والجمل حتى نتواصل بشكل فعال. منطقة Wernicke هي منطقة مهمة لفهم المعنى الكامن وراء الكلمات ، والتلفيف الزاوي يساعدنا على فهم المفاهيم الكامنة وراء الكلمات نفسها. تنتشر هذه المناطق في منتصف الدماغ ، وتعمل مع العديد من المناطق الأخرى لتمكيننا من التحدث بحرية والتعبير عن أفكارنا الداخلية ، ومع ذلك ، يتم تغيير العديد من المناطق في الدماغ لدى الأشخاص الذين يمكنهم التحدث بلغة أخرى.
تلعب المناطق الموجودة في الفص الجبهي ، خلف جبهتك (مثل PFC و ACC) ومنطقة تسمى التلافيف فوق الحدي دورًا مهمًا في اللغة. يربطون الكلمات بمعناها وسياقها. ستتواصل مراكز اللغات مع مناطق الذاكرة لاختيار الكلمات المحتملة ، ولكن الفص الأمامي هو الذي سيتحقق منها ، مع التأكد من ملاءمتها لأي فكرة ترغب في نقلها. باعتباري شخصًا يحاول تعلم لغات أخرى ، غالبًا ما أجد نفسي أفكر مليًا فيما أود أن أقوله. عندما يحدث هذا ، يبدو أن عقلي يعتقد أنه وقت رائع لتظهر كلمات عشوائية على ما يبدو في رأسي - مما يجعلني بطيئًا في اتخاذ قرار بشأن ما سأقوله وربما يجعلني أبدو سخيفًا في هذه العملية.
هذه في الواقع طريقة عقلي لمحاولة مطابقة الكلمة الصحيحة مع السياق الصحيح لما أحتاجه - وهي عملية تمنح عقلي تمرينًا حقيقيًا.
يعمل PFC و ACC بجد في الدماغ عند التحدث بلغة ثانية. إنهم يراقبون باستمرار ما تقوله ويساعدونك على اختيار الكلمات الصحيحة في الوقت المناسب وباللغة المفضلة لديك. هذا هو السبب في أن عمليات مسح الدماغ ستظهر أن هذه المناطق متضخمة وذات اتصال أفضل بالمناطق المحيطة بها في أولئك الذين يتحدثون أكثر من لغة واحدة. تكشف فحوصات التصوير بالرنين المغناطيسي أن الأدمغة ثنائية اللغة (أولئك الذين يتحدثون لغتين) زادت فيها المادة الرمادية والبيضاء ، وهي طريقة رائعة للقول أن الدماغ يحتوي على المزيد من الخلايا العصبية. إنهم يعملون بجد ، ولذا فهم بحاجة إلى دعم إضافي. يحاول الدماغ ربط هذه الكلمات الجديدة بمعاني جديدة ، ولهذا السبب يحتاج إلى عدد أكبر من الخلايا العصبية والوصلات (تذكر أن هذه الوصلات هي نقاط تشابك عصبية أخرى لمساعدة الدماغ على تكوين الذكريات والجمعيات).
يعني أن أدمغة الأشخاص ثنائيي اللغة مختلفة قليلاً ، وهذا يظهر أيضًا عندما يُطلب من الأشخاص أداء مهام معرفية. يعمل الأشخاص الذين يتحدثون لغة ثانية بشكل عام بشكل أفضل مع الوظائف المعرفية العليا مثل تبديل المهام (بشكل أساسي ، هذا ما نعتقد أنه تعدد المهام) ، ويبدو أنهم يتمتعون بمهارات اجتماعية أفضل وتعاطفًا مع الآخرين. في المواقف الضعيفة لتعلم شيء جديد يساعدك على تقدير الصعوبات التي يتطلبها إتقان مهارة ما. من المحتمل أيضًا أن يكون مرتبطًا بفكرة أنه عندما تعرض نفسك لثقافات وتقاليد جديدة ، فإنها تساعد على بناء رؤية وتعاطف ومهارات اجتماعية أفضل. من غير المعروف حتى الآن ما إذا كان تعلم أكثر من لغتين له تأثير أكبر ، ولكن لن يكون من المفاجئ رؤية تحسينات إضافية في أولئك الذين يتعلمون لغات متعددة.
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Mike Tranter
A Million Thing To Ask
Translated by #Maher_Razouk
March 25, 2021
I am the first to admit that I do not have a scientific bent of mind! And, normally, I shy away from anything that smacks of science. But when I saw this book and read the blurb, I was definitely intrigued. And I am so glad I asked to review it!
Dr. Tranter explains things in a way even the most non-science-oriented ones (like me) can understand. Not only are the explanations easy to understand, he has some comments that made me literally laugh out loud and interrupt my husband’s reading to share with him.
In addition to the “asking questions” section of the book, Dr. Tranter discusses what he refers to as the “X-files of neuroscience”, and I found this section even more intriguing than the question/answer segment.
One of the best parts about the book is you can easily pick it up and put it down. The chapters are relatively short, and it’s easy to pick and choose what you want to read. There’s no need to read the book straight through. I loved that about the book.
Towards the end of the book, Dr. Tranter also gives other resources in case you want to read more. I’m looking forward to checking some of them out!
Thank you, Dr. Tranter, for an look at one of the most interesting organs in our body! And kudos for making it where even someone like me can understand it and enjoy it!
Dr. Tranter explains things in a way even the most non-science-oriented ones (like me) can understand. Not only are the explanations easy to understand, he has some comments that made me literally laugh out loud and interrupt my husband’s reading to share with him.
In addition to the “asking questions” section of the book, Dr. Tranter discusses what he refers to as the “X-files of neuroscience”, and I found this section even more intriguing than the question/answer segment.
One of the best parts about the book is you can easily pick it up and put it down. The chapters are relatively short, and it’s easy to pick and choose what you want to read. There’s no need to read the book straight through. I loved that about the book.
Towards the end of the book, Dr. Tranter also gives other resources in case you want to read more. I’m looking forward to checking some of them out!
Thank you, Dr. Tranter, for an look at one of the most interesting organs in our body! And kudos for making it where even someone like me can understand it and enjoy it!
March 31, 2021
This was an interesting book.
I have been trying to read a new genre/topic every month and I pick this one because the synopsis sounded so interesting. It did not disappoint. Dr. Mike Tranter is very down to earth and conversational throughout the book. I liked the brief explanations and the question and answer section of the book. It was easy to read, and I enjoyed Dr. Mike Tranters sense of humor and approachability. A book I will keep around for future reference; Plus, I liked how he pointed out more resource material on different aspects of the subject which will make it easier to do a more in-depth study! Highly recommend checking this one out if you want more information on how your brain and senses operate! 4 out of 5 stars.
*I volunteered to read this book in return for my honest feedback. The thoughts and opinions expressed within are my own.
I have been trying to read a new genre/topic every month and I pick this one because the synopsis sounded so interesting. It did not disappoint. Dr. Mike Tranter is very down to earth and conversational throughout the book. I liked the brief explanations and the question and answer section of the book. It was easy to read, and I enjoyed Dr. Mike Tranters sense of humor and approachability. A book I will keep around for future reference; Plus, I liked how he pointed out more resource material on different aspects of the subject which will make it easier to do a more in-depth study! Highly recommend checking this one out if you want more information on how your brain and senses operate! 4 out of 5 stars.
*I volunteered to read this book in return for my honest feedback. The thoughts and opinions expressed within are my own.
April 2, 2021
Would you like to read a book that answers great questions such as “Why is the brain in our head and not somewhere else?”, “Does learning extra languages impact other brain functions and memory?”, and “What is depression, and does it change the brain?” and other fascinating questions? A Million Things to Ask a Neuroscientist: the Brain Made Easy won’t let you down. Within its pages you will be entertained and informed.
To warm up, we learn the basics of brain matter and the jobs of the cells of the brain. Also provided is information about the organization of the brain that help us to picture the information. Diagrams simplify this for us non-scientists and are at times humorous. The glossary provided is useful, and the author, Mike Tranter, offers analogies in order to make the concepts clear.
We also get clarification on the authenticity of brain issues portrayed on television and the movies. How realistic is it that someone who received a head injury will forget who they are? There are some surprises here too.
Readers will learn other things as well, such as certain strengths or disabilities. Readers learn about the common and the uncommon in an approachable manner.
Tranter adds additional interest to this work by proposing what future advancements in the field could yield and mean for helping humanity. Intriguing ideas are presented here, the possibilities the future holds. Readers hear about scientific experiments, and some of them are disturbing.
After giving plenty of great bits of knowledge, Tranter makes suggestions for further study. So, if you want to learn if it’s possible to increase your IQ, how to effectively multi-task, what causes depression, or have other beguiling questions answered, give this book a look.
April 2, 2021
Great book! I studied neuroscience and still found this book interesting and funny (yes I laughed reading a science book). I even learned about some phenomenas that I have not heard about before. The book is written in a friendly tone and the information is straightforward. It covers all of the questions that usually friends and family ask about, and it talks about fascinating curiosities of the brain, which I think is a bonus. This is a good book for anyone who wants to learn something new or is intrigued by the brain.
March 28, 2021
Ever wanted to know how the brain interprets all that sensory input from sound, taste, touch, smell and sight? Ever thought about what the future holds in terms of brain to computer interfaces and wireless communication between people with thought? This book takes a deep look at the structure and function of the brain as it processes information and interprets the world around us. A good read for both scientists and non-scientists. Plus there's a really good chapter on how to get into STEM research and advice about how to succeed in research and navigate potential pitfalls.
April 10, 2021
Surprisingly funny and a good read. Dr. Tranter has succeeded in teaching me how the brain works, which is an impressive feat given I have several neurologists who have failed that task.
August 20, 2024
A Million Things To Ask A Neuroscientist is a fantastic and fun read. I love the idea of explaining the complex in easy terms for a lay person like me. The examples were great and the writing was uplifting and conversational. Mike Tranter covers all sorts of topics like sleep, gender, memory, dreams and more. I learned a bunch of little things. And some bigger things too. The books is well organized and has great quality content. Thank you for writing this!
March 16, 2024
I have one question for the neuroscientist who wrote this book and it's this; why did you write a book about the brain with such a dearth of visual images ?, I mean here we have the most complex organ in the body and yet there are hardly any visual images and the 5 or 6 images are so pathetic as not to be worth bothering about.
I wanted a book about the anatomy and physiology of the brain and what I got was a lot of words. The reason why books that concern anatomical structures should contain detailed images should be straight forward enough-so that the reader can know what's being talked about. I can only make guesses regarding the reasons why someone would write a book about the most complicated organ in the body with all it's many intricate interconnected structures and not provide visual images and none of them are good.
I'm sorry I purchased this book and I regard the book as essentially not worth reading.
I wanted a book about the anatomy and physiology of the brain and what I got was a lot of words. The reason why books that concern anatomical structures should contain detailed images should be straight forward enough-so that the reader can know what's being talked about. I can only make guesses regarding the reasons why someone would write a book about the most complicated organ in the body with all it's many intricate interconnected structures and not provide visual images and none of them are good.
I'm sorry I purchased this book and I regard the book as essentially not worth reading.
June 11, 2021
I normally do not read this type of book, but I was pleasantly surprised how funny and accessible it was. The first section explains questions about the brain. They were varied and really interesting, and things I have thought about myself. My favorite was the part explaining why some people seem to instantly click with one another and become friends more easily when they meet. The chapter explaining strange things the brain does was great, and I now feel a lot more informed about how and why the brain works, and why sometimes it doesn't.
There is a lot more to this book than I initially thought when I bought it, for example, the chapter about how to get more involved in science, if you want to. Funny, and well written, and a pleasant surprise. I really enjoyed it.
There is a lot more to this book than I initially thought when I bought it, for example, the chapter about how to get more involved in science, if you want to. Funny, and well written, and a pleasant surprise. I really enjoyed it.
September 13, 2021
I won this book in a GoodReads giveaway and was intrigued by all of the information contained in it. I've recently become interested in the brain since a family member has had a series of strokes. So, this was a nice introduction to the brain and its functions. I appreciated that the author also covered ways to become more involved in science and addressed the lack of women in science. It's perfect for someone just trying to become more acquainted with the brain.
September 30, 2021
A very fun and interesting book. There's a lot of info that's broken down into layman's terms for people like me, ha! Sometimes Tranter still uses the big scientific words, but he makes it easy to know what he is talking about. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in the human body aged 16+ (as the book does mention the effects of marijuana on the brain).
September 13, 2021
As an avid reader of all the brain books I can find I can say that this book has a lot of info I haven't read about in the others.
I wish more than one chapter had been dedicated to the actual 'million questions' answered though.
Thanks for the free copy through goodreads giveaways
I wish more than one chapter had been dedicated to the actual 'million questions' answered though.
Thanks for the free copy through goodreads giveaways
December 24, 2021
I think I wasn't the target demographic for this book. I read quite a bit of science writing, and this book lacked direction, though it was cited well. The cheeky commentary and confusing analogies did nothing for me- I can't say that any of my questions about the brain were answered.
January 28, 2022
Very clearly written and interesting. Includes a great section on jobs in STEM and paths to becoming a scientist. Wish I had read this book when I was a teenager, it would have made a big difference.
April 30, 2021
Suitable for the aspiring generation and for general interest. Accessable .. not too technical.
Want to read
September 3, 2021Great I won the giveaway, will start reading soon
September 29, 2021
Very interesting read. A lot of curiosity I’ve had explained and fascinating information on how the brain works.
Want to read
August 17, 2022Not in Library
November 25, 2022
I read over quite a long period of time as I felt it was a book to read a little then go back to.
I enjoyed the first half I think slightly more than the second part but one to keep and ref I think
I enjoyed the first half I think slightly more than the second part but one to keep and ref I think
November 29, 2022
El libro es interesante y al estructurarse en forma de preguntas se hace muy ameno. Sin embargo, en mi opinión, la traducción y la maquetación del libro hace que baje algunos enteros.
December 18, 2021
A Million Things To Ask A Neuroscientist – the brain made easy is listed for ages 12+ but I would recommend it for at least Grade 9 and above. Written in a succinct style, it contains some scientific terms that may disengage a younger reader. For anyone into the basics of the science of the brain and fiery neurons filled with questions on how this super organ works and controls the human body, this is one fascinating read.
Mike Tranter, a neuroscientist from the UK, living in California, embellishes this book with some easy diagrams and a lucid style that maintains the depth of the subject but with an informal tone. Complex neuroscience mechanisms are explained with daily life examples. As an avid reader of books related to the brain and the unknown areas that are still waiting to be discovered or fully explained, I found this book to be informative and engaging. From learning about the brain-blood-barrier to the fact of neurogenesis, it draws you into the captivating world of grey and white matter.
The text centers on positive messaging, as it talks about the effect of drugs, addiction, and withdrawals, depression, social coupling, the power of learning languages, and recovery after injuries, amongst other things. It is almost like being in an exciting classroom with an amazing teacher who brings the subject home.
The concepts discussed are as intriguing as the brain itself – from lucid dreaming to nightmares, dream incubation and dream prophecy, fear, memories, intelligence, to whether scientists understand how anesthesia works, to the question if memories can be transferred to a device using technology. It touches on esoteric aspects of consciousness, meditation, syndromes, and a pertinent query – are male and female brains different? This is just 2/3rd of the book content – there is more to learn and know – so go ahead and grab a copy!
This book is a thrilling ride and literally food for thought. It does not answer all the teeming questions, for example, I wanted to know about migraines. Well, it is a book that deserves a sequel. The cover design is bright and inviting, and the content worthy of your time and attention. For more insight, read Mike’s article on why and how he wrote this book.
Mike Tranter, a neuroscientist from the UK, living in California, embellishes this book with some easy diagrams and a lucid style that maintains the depth of the subject but with an informal tone. Complex neuroscience mechanisms are explained with daily life examples. As an avid reader of books related to the brain and the unknown areas that are still waiting to be discovered or fully explained, I found this book to be informative and engaging. From learning about the brain-blood-barrier to the fact of neurogenesis, it draws you into the captivating world of grey and white matter.
The text centers on positive messaging, as it talks about the effect of drugs, addiction, and withdrawals, depression, social coupling, the power of learning languages, and recovery after injuries, amongst other things. It is almost like being in an exciting classroom with an amazing teacher who brings the subject home.
The concepts discussed are as intriguing as the brain itself – from lucid dreaming to nightmares, dream incubation and dream prophecy, fear, memories, intelligence, to whether scientists understand how anesthesia works, to the question if memories can be transferred to a device using technology. It touches on esoteric aspects of consciousness, meditation, syndromes, and a pertinent query – are male and female brains different? This is just 2/3rd of the book content – there is more to learn and know – so go ahead and grab a copy!
This book is a thrilling ride and literally food for thought. It does not answer all the teeming questions, for example, I wanted to know about migraines. Well, it is a book that deserves a sequel. The cover design is bright and inviting, and the content worthy of your time and attention. For more insight, read Mike’s article on why and how he wrote this book.
June 14, 2023
The book is presented as a collection of questions and answers by neuroscientist Mike Tranter, aimed at a general audience.
It consists of 5 chapters. The first chapter mainly answers questions regarding how the brain works, such as why we get addicted to things, how are memories stored, why we dream, cannabis, depression, brain cell regeneration, and many others. The second chapter, titled "𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘟-𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘕𝘦𝘶𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦", describes weird cases in neurology and neuroscience, such as the Baader-Meinhof phenomenon, congenital insensitivity to pain, Capgras syndrome, face blindness, etc. The third chapter discusses the future of neuroscience and the possible mind-boggling technologies such as brain preservation, uploading memories, and brain-computer interfaces. The fourth chapter explores career options for scientists. And the last chapter (written by scientist Jodi Barnard) is about women in STEM and some of the struggles faced by women in science.
While the book covers interesting questions related to neuroscience, such as sleep, dreams, long-term potentiation (LTP), brain connectivity and intelligence, and future technologies and innovations, the explanations were sometimes fragmented and/or oversimplified, and the analogies used to explain things were weak and confusing. Also, the last 2 chapters were too general and lacking in focus and direction. Overall, I give it 3 stars.
It consists of 5 chapters. The first chapter mainly answers questions regarding how the brain works, such as why we get addicted to things, how are memories stored, why we dream, cannabis, depression, brain cell regeneration, and many others. The second chapter, titled "𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘟-𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘕𝘦𝘶𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦", describes weird cases in neurology and neuroscience, such as the Baader-Meinhof phenomenon, congenital insensitivity to pain, Capgras syndrome, face blindness, etc. The third chapter discusses the future of neuroscience and the possible mind-boggling technologies such as brain preservation, uploading memories, and brain-computer interfaces. The fourth chapter explores career options for scientists. And the last chapter (written by scientist Jodi Barnard) is about women in STEM and some of the struggles faced by women in science.
While the book covers interesting questions related to neuroscience, such as sleep, dreams, long-term potentiation (LTP), brain connectivity and intelligence, and future technologies and innovations, the explanations were sometimes fragmented and/or oversimplified, and the analogies used to explain things were weak and confusing. Also, the last 2 chapters were too general and lacking in focus and direction. Overall, I give it 3 stars.
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