Incognito

The Secret Lives of the Brain

De: David Eagleman

Narrado por: David Eagleman

If the conscious mind—the part you consider to be you—is just the tip of the iceberg, what is the rest doing?

In this sparkling and provocative new book, the renowned neuroscientist David Eagleman navigates the depths of the subconscious brain to illuminate surprising mysteries: Why can your foot move halfway to the brake pedal before you become consciously aware of danger ahead? Why do you hear your name being mentioned in a conversation that you didn’t think you were listening to? What do Ulysses and the credit crunch have in common? Why did Thomas Edison electrocute an elephant in 1916? Why are people whose names begin with J more likely to marry other people whose names begin with J? Why is it so difficult to keep a secret? And how is it possible to get angry at yourself—who, exactly, is mad at whom?

Taking in brain damage, plane spotting, dating, drugs, beauty, infidelity, synesthesia, criminal law, artificial intelligence, and visual illusions, Incognito is a thrilling subsurface exploration of the mind and all its contradictions.

Your Brain

Excellent exploration of how your brain works and what it means to your identity and behavior.

Interesting and Very Well Read!

Where does Incognito rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

One of the best audiobooks I've heard so far!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Incognito?

I can't believe that this author is both smart enough to understand all this stuff AND well-spoken enough to give an excellent performance in his narration.

Which scene was your favorite?

The content is super interesting and thought-provoking.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

There were so many points he made that had never crossed my mind before, but he articulated them in a very easy-to-understand manner.

Any additional comments?

I recommend this book to anyone who loves the brain and/or is fascinated by human thought!

Amazing insight - the depth and simplicity

Time well spent. Enjoyed every page of insightful and valuable research. I highly recommend reading this book.

Excellent Book!

The book made me want to know even more! very well written & read! can't wait to learn more!

A younger more hip Dr. Oliver Sacks

This is my first experience with Dr. Eagleman the author. His DVD series The Brain has been an adjunct to my lectures since it came out. Being a good little groupie I found all of his earlier pieces as well as he has a real knack for explaining/showing the unexplainable/unknowable- and doing it with enough of the wonder that marks the true scientist that I’ve been able to use his clips to elucidate the educated and lure in the “I hate school” students with equal efficacy.

I only make the comparison to Dr. Sacks because he was the first Neuropsychologist who reached out to the unwashed masses without making said masses feel filthy.

I lived for Dr. Sacks’ books, have memorized Dr. Eagleman’s DVD’s- now I shall look forward to reading more of his works.

As a paramedic, a person suffering from a catastrophic head injury and a teacher of science, he is one of those people I’d love to meet in person!

I cannot recommend this book enough, and if the good doctor ever wants to chat please find me. I promise not to be extra stalkerish.