NeuroLogic

The Brain's Hidden Rationale Behind Our Irrational Behavior

By: Eliezer Sternberg

Narrated by: Kaleo Griffith

A groundbreaking investigation of the brain’s hidden logic behind our strangest behaviors, and of how conscious and unconscious systems interact in order to create our experience and preserve our sense of self.

From bizarre dreams and hallucinations to schizophrenia and multiple personalities, the human brain is responsible for a diverse spectrum of strange thoughts and behaviors. When observed from the outside, these phenomena are often written off as being just “crazy,” but what if they were actually planned and logical?

NeuroLogic explores the brain’s internal system of reasoning, from its unconscious depths to conscious decision making, and illuminates how it explains our most outlandish as well as our most stereotyped behaviors. From sleepwalking murderers, contagious yawning, and the brains of sports fans to false memories, subliminal messages, and the secret of ticklishness, Dr. Eliezer Sternberg shows that there are patterns to the way the brain interprets the world—–patterns that fit the brain’s unique logic. Unraveling these patterns and the various ways they can be disturbed will not only alter our view of mental illness and supernatural experience, but will also shed light on the hidden parts of ourselves.

(With black-and-white illustrations throughout.)

amazing

intensely interesting while also informative - I feel I learned a lot while having fun!

Excellent book, great narration, very insightful!

I think this book was wonderful. I think this is a book that everyone should read because people don't know enough about how our brain functions. If you don't know how something works you will not be able to use it effectively. Our brain is truly amazing and this book does a great job showing us just how amazing it is. The best part for me was the fact that the author illustrates all the concepts/theories using research. Fantastic!

This book is good

It's interesting, it speaks of different neurologic disorders. The only thing I didn't like is that, it gave in titles at the beginning of the chapter; but did not really elaborate the full meaning.

Interesting and easy to digest.

Fun and interesting stories. Written by an expert for a layman. All of my personalities loved it. Except for Mikey who hates everything.

How brains go mad.

Very nice compilation of neurological disorders with enough examples to understand the strange symptoms and enough science to reveal the underlying processes. See how the brain works by studying cases where parts don't. Well organized, well written, well read.