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# 6 insightful chapters with clear structure Neuroplasticity explained in simple terms 1400g of complex brain science The Brain: The Story of You

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## Key Features

- • **Future-Ready Mindset:** Get ahead with insights on how biology and technology are merging to redefine what it means to be human.
- • **Effortless Deep Dives:** Six elegantly structured chapters guide you through the brain’s most fascinating traits without overwhelming jargon.
- • **Social Brain, Social You:** Discover why your brain thrives on connection and how social networks shape your very self.
- • **Neuroplasticity Demystified:** Understand how your brain rewires itself throughout life, empowering adaptability and growth.
- • **Unlock the Universe Inside Your Head:** Explore the brain’s 1400g of intricate, ever-changing neural networks that define your unique identity.

## Overview

David Eagleman’s 'The Brain: The Story of You' is a bestselling, highly rated exploration of the human brain’s complexity and plasticity. Written in clear, engaging language, it unpacks how our brains shape identity, perception, and social connection, while offering a forward-looking perspective on the fusion of biology and technology.

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Review: Simple but profound: illuminating the functions of the complex and plastic circuitry of our brain - The book is simply and elegantly written and eminently readable. But apart from the author's charisma in writing there is wisdom in the layout and structure of the book which results in such an unimpeded flow of the text; apart from several simple illustrations there is nothing in the text to distract your attention. But unbeknownst to the reader, at the end of the book there are End notes which provide additional information and references; also a glossary. In the body of the text there are boxes which elaborate on points raised in the text. Finally at the beginning of the six chapters comprising the book, each featuring a trait of the human brain, there is a text highlighting the essence of the ensuing chapter. Our brain weighing roughly 1400 g - apparently the most complex structure in the known universe - a dense tangle of billions of cells and trillions of connections is what makes us human. One of the remarkable traits of the human brain is its plasticity. Humans are born with their brains unfinished with the result that we are helpless and totally dependent on those around us for many years. By contrast baby animals develop quickly because their brains are wiring up according to a largely p reprogrammed routine. But that preparedness trades off with flexibility which enables humans to thrive in many different environments. Instead of arriving with everything wired up - hardwired - a human brain allows itself to be shaped by the details of life experience. All the experiences of our life shape the microscopic details of our brain. Our brain constantly re writes its own circuitry and since our experiences are unique, so are the vast, detailed patterns in our neural networks. Because they continue to change during our whole life, our identity is a moving target. I imagine that many of us have pondered as to whether we perceive physical reality or reality is something reconstructed in our brain. Well, it is very much the latter. Outside our brain is just energy and matter. Over millions of years of evolution the human brain has become adept at turning this energy and matter into a rich sensory experience of being in the world. Our brain has no access to the world outside. There is only one way that information from out there gets into the brain. Our sensory organs - eyes, ears, nose, mouth, and skin - act as interpreters. They detect a spectrum of information sources (photons, air compression waves, molecular concentrations, pressure, texture, temperature) and translate them into the common currency of the brain namely signals. I shall conclude this part with Synesthesia for which the author has written a whole book. Synesthesia is a condition in which senses are blended e.g they perceive sounds as colors. I imagine that most of us do not realize the enormous power of the unconscious brain. The universe inside our heads extends far beyond the reach of our conscious experience. At every moment in our life, networks in our brain are buzzing with activity. Our life is shaped and colored by what is happening in the subconscious part of our brain: how we act, what matters to us, what we believe is true and false. Our experience is the final output of these hidden processes. It is the power of the unconscious brain that flawlessly orchestrates our movements ( walking, riding, bicycling etc). Between sleep and being awake, the biological material in the brain is the same but the activity patterns slightly change. Being awake (and conscious) we are aware of an identity, a life, needs, desires, plans. Consciousness reacts to surprises but also plays a vital role in settling conflicts within the brain. Consciousness makes plans and sets goals for the system as a whole. Humans do not simply have social needs, they are hardwired to be social creatures. Normal brain function depends on the social web around us. Our neurons require other people's neurons to thrive and survive. From our families, co-workers, and business partners, our societies are built on layers of social interaction. The world around us is a large part of who we are, the self does not exist in a vacuum. Finally, we are at a moment in human history when the marriage of our biology and our technology will transcend the brain's limitations . This is poised to fundamentally change what it will mean to be human.
Review: Loved it. - So entertaining and informative

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 4,623 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 20 in Depression & Mental Health Biographies 45 in Biographies about Professionals & Academics 71 in Scientific Psychology & Psychiatry |
| Customer reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (6,201) |
| Dimensions  | 12.9 x 1.9 x 19.8 cm |
| Edition  | Main |
| ISBN-10  | 1782116613 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1782116615 |
| Item weight  | 235 g |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 256 pages |
| Publication date  | 7 April 2016 |
| Publisher  | Canongate Books |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simple but profound: illuminating the functions of the complex and plastic circuitry of our brain
*by S***T on 2 October 2016*

The book is simply and elegantly written and eminently readable. But apart from the author's charisma in writing there is wisdom in the layout and structure of the book which results in such an unimpeded flow of the text; apart from several simple illustrations there is nothing in the text to distract your attention. But unbeknownst to the reader, at the end of the book there are End notes which provide additional information and references; also a glossary. In the body of the text there are boxes which elaborate on points raised in the text. Finally at the beginning of the six chapters comprising the book, each featuring a trait of the human brain, there is a text highlighting the essence of the ensuing chapter. Our brain weighing roughly 1400 g - apparently the most complex structure in the known universe - a dense tangle of billions of cells and trillions of connections is what makes us human. One of the remarkable traits of the human brain is its plasticity. Humans are born with their brains unfinished with the result that we are helpless and totally dependent on those around us for many years. By contrast baby animals develop quickly because their brains are wiring up according to a largely p reprogrammed routine. But that preparedness trades off with flexibility which enables humans to thrive in many different environments. Instead of arriving with everything wired up - hardwired - a human brain allows itself to be shaped by the details of life experience. All the experiences of our life shape the microscopic details of our brain. Our brain constantly re writes its own circuitry and since our experiences are unique, so are the vast, detailed patterns in our neural networks. Because they continue to change during our whole life, our identity is a moving target. I imagine that many of us have pondered as to whether we perceive physical reality or reality is something reconstructed in our brain. Well, it is very much the latter. Outside our brain is just energy and matter. Over millions of years of evolution the human brain has become adept at turning this energy and matter into a rich sensory experience of being in the world. Our brain has no access to the world outside. There is only one way that information from out there gets into the brain. Our sensory organs - eyes, ears, nose, mouth, and skin - act as interpreters. They detect a spectrum of information sources (photons, air compression waves, molecular concentrations, pressure, texture, temperature) and translate them into the common currency of the brain namely signals. I shall conclude this part with Synesthesia for which the author has written a whole book. Synesthesia is a condition in which senses are blended e.g they perceive sounds as colors. I imagine that most of us do not realize the enormous power of the unconscious brain. The universe inside our heads extends far beyond the reach of our conscious experience. At every moment in our life, networks in our brain are buzzing with activity. Our life is shaped and colored by what is happening in the subconscious part of our brain: how we act, what matters to us, what we believe is true and false. Our experience is the final output of these hidden processes. It is the power of the unconscious brain that flawlessly orchestrates our movements ( walking, riding, bicycling etc). Between sleep and being awake, the biological material in the brain is the same but the activity patterns slightly change. Being awake (and conscious) we are aware of an identity, a life, needs, desires, plans. Consciousness reacts to surprises but also plays a vital role in settling conflicts within the brain. Consciousness makes plans and sets goals for the system as a whole. Humans do not simply have social needs, they are hardwired to be social creatures. Normal brain function depends on the social web around us. Our neurons require other people's neurons to thrive and survive. From our families, co-workers, and business partners, our societies are built on layers of social interaction. The world around us is a large part of who we are, the self does not exist in a vacuum. Finally, we are at a moment in human history when the marriage of our biology and our technology will transcend the brain's limitations . This is poised to fundamentally change what it will mean to be human.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Loved it.
*by A***R on 14 January 2026*

So entertaining and informative

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A good summary of the TV Series.
*by R***D on 13 October 2016*

This is really a very good book. Clear and brimming with enthusiasm and genuine knowledge, for anyone who isn't up to date with brain science this book will be a revelation. Modern brain scanning techniques provide evidence for where there was previously only speculation, and as is so often the case, the truth is stranger, more uplifting, more revealing and more amazing than fiction or guesswork. Eagleman tells it well. So 4/5 may seem a bit unfair but... It used to be that if you watched a fascinating TV series, the book of the series treated you to more detail that can be easily covered on-screen. This is no longer the case and 'The Brain' seems more a summary of than companion to the TV series. So if you've seen the series the book won't tell you more - although it does revisit and re-enforce much that is good. Secondly, I've also read Incognito, which is a more immersive read, does contain more detail and pulls off that trick of making you feel that you (rather than the author) is the smart one. For all that, 'The Brain' will leave you desperate for more - a rare compliment for a modern book.

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