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Incognito

The Secret Lives of the Brain

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Incognito

By: David Eagleman
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Why can your foot move halfway to the brake pedal before you're consciously aware of danger? Why do you notice when your name is mentioned in a conversation that you didn't think you were listening to? Why are people whose name begins with J more likely to marry other people whose name begins with J? Why is it so difficult to keep a secret? Renowned neuroscientist David Eagleman navigates the depths of the subconscious brain to illuminate these surprising mysteries. Taking in brain damage, drugs, beauty, infidelity, synaesthesia, criminal law, artificial intelligence and visual illusions.

©2012 David Eagleman (P)2012 Canongate Books Biological Sciences Neuroscience & Neuropsychology Physics Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Science Human Brain Health Computer Science Mental Health

Critic Reviews

“Eagleman has a talent for testing the untestable, for taking seemingly sophomoric notions and using them to nail down the slippery stuff of consciousness.” ( The New Yorker)
“A fun read by a smart person for smart people…it will attract a new generation to ponder their inner workings.” ( New Scientist)
“Your mind is an elaborate trick, and mastermind David Eagleman explains how the trick works with great lucidity and amazement. Your mind will thank you.” (Kevin Kelly, Wired Magazine)
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I really enjoyed it and the way it interweaves with what I already know about human interaction. It confirmed beliefs on how we work and act as humans.

Brilliant

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Still a good book, but it pales in comparison to 'the brain' by the same author.

Lots of anecdotes, not a lot of substance

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David Eagleman does a fantastic job of exploring the concepts of free-will, the subconscious and what it means to be human. I highly recommend this book and I love that it’s so expertly read by the author.

Fascinating. So many interesting introspections to expand your mind!

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Loved it but slightly repetitive.

Thanks for the research though

Keep up the good work

Head blown

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Great book.

Makes me appreciate some things I do on auto pilot. Like driving some times, and then realising that I have arrived at my destination without consciously remembering how I drive there.

And playing sports, just let your inner self take over, and think less.

The brain is like magic

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As a criminologist I was baffled by the shocking number of mistakes in the data.

Many many mistakes

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