Aseer Alkotb Idiot Brain Book

Motion sickness.

The nightmares.

Not remembering people's names.

Why did I enter this room?

For something supposedly amazing, sophisticated and highly toxic, the human brain is a fair bit of chaos, not without disorder, and extremely prone to error. In The Idiot Brain, neuroscientist Dean Burnett celebrates all the flaws and shortcomings of the human brain in all its splendor, and shows us the impact of those whims on our daily lives. Based on original research experience and written in a fun and entertaining way, this book is for anyone who has marveled at the ability of our own brain to muddy our lives, and wondered for God's sake what's really going on inside their head.

“A fun science outing with our irrational mental operations.”

Gaia Fiennes, author of Adventures in the Anthropocene.

A wonderful introduction to neuroscience.

Lyle Sanayi, The Independent.

“The book presents enlightening discussions about how memory works, about fear and panic attacks, about how vulnerable we are to being deceived or depressed, and about the marvels and wonders of the human senses.”