Introduction to Neuroscience (2020)
Does Your Brain Need You?
An Introduction to Neuroscience and Consciousness
Explore Your Own Mind
Your brain makes decisions before you're aware of them, rewires itself while you sleep, and constructs your entire experience of reality. So: Does your brain actually need you?
This accessible introduction explores how the brain gives rise to thought, perception, and consciousness. Written for curious minds without requiring a scientific background, this book makes recent neuroscience understandable and relevant to everyday life.
What You'll Learn
- How neurons create thoughts, memories, and consciousness
- The fascinating relationship between brain and mind
- What neuroscience reveals about free will
- How perception shapes our reality
- The science of decision-making
- Practical insights for understanding yourself better
Who Should Read This Book
- Curious minds seeking to understand how their brain works
- Readers interested in consciousness and the nature of self
- Anyone wanting an accessible entry point to neuroscience
- Philosophy enthusiasts interested in the mind-body problem