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  • Incognito

  • The Secret Lives of the Brain
  • By: David Eagleman
  • Narrated by: David Eagleman
  • Length: 8 hrs and 49 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (903 ratings)

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Incognito

By: David Eagleman
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Summary

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 Human Brain Thought-Provoking Inspiring Mental Health
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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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Take a trip through your mind

Fantastic and mesmerising journey,throughly engaging and thought provoking.

I Highly recommend it a worthy addition to any library

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Excellent audio book

Really enjoyed the audi book . i am going to purchase hard copy to read slowly.

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Fun and informative.

A fun and very informative look at the engine/technology that is our brain. I also liked the reading style.

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now I understand! All credit to the author..

I learned so much. Thank you for taking the time to impart your knowledge. Wiser.

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information & interesting

I found this book very informative and thought provoking, I did feel a bit cheated at first having bought "the brain" first but I've decided to keep both books. thank you

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Interesting

Comprehensive about the brain told in an easy to understand way. It would however benefit from a professional narrator.

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Not for experts

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I really enjoyed the book but I have never studied neuroscience or psychology to any degree. I suspect it would be familiar ground for someone with an extensive interest in the area but it's quite good for someone with a more casual interest.

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Really interesting and really readable

A qwerky and readable book that you can pick up at any point and enjoy. For an easy to read book it got me thinking a lot more than I expected.

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Excellent and insightful

Excellent and insightful into what goes on in the darkness between your ears. Well read by the author

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