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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: Most of us regard the brain as a transcendent object, not a mere biological organ.
Chapter 3: Like any organ, the brain is wet and messy, depending on a complex blend of chemical processes to function.
Chapter 4: Though the brain’s structure is complex, it still remains possible to comprehend how it works.
Chapter 5: Today’s brain imaging methods aren’t as flawless as they’re often portrayed.
Chapter 6: Our minds arise from intricate interactions between our biological brains and our own tangible, physical bodies.
Chapter 7: Everything from your thoughts and feelings to deliberate actions is shaped by the surrounding external world.
Chapter 8: Asserting that the brain is the only cause of human behavior ignores other significant factors.
Chapter 9: We must be cautious about overstating the brain’s role in mental illness.
Chapter 10: Claims of boosting the brain using neurotechnology are largely unrealistic.
Chapter 11: Without your body, your brain simply wouldn’t remain the same you.
Description
The Biological Mind (2018) debunks the “cerebral mystique,” the commonly held belief that our brains are somehow completely independent from our bodies and our surroundings. Using the latest insights from neuroscience, psychology, and philosophy, this approachable primer demonstrates that what you see as yourself is much more complex than you thought.
Who Should Listen
- Science buffs looking to keep up with the latest research
- Armchair philosophers curious about questions of consciousness
- Psychonauts seeking to understand their own minds