Seven short essays (plus a bite-sized story about how brains evolved) reveal lessons from neuroscience research. Questions like these in any order:1 where brains came from2 how they’re structured (and why it matters)3 how yours works in tandem with other brains to create everything you experience4 dismiss popular myths5 idea of a “lizard brain”6 the alleged battle between thoughts and emotions7 between nature and nurture1/2 to determine your behavior
