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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: Much of what we know about the brain comes from studying people with brain injuries.
Chapter 3: The human brain consists of three main parts: the lower brain, middle brain and cortex.
Chapter 4: Neurons and glial cells form the basic building blocks of the brain.
Chapter 5: Neurons use chemicals to communicate and create flexible connections in the brain.
Chapter 6: Damage to any brain region can lead to very specific effects.
Chapter 7: Our limbic system governs our emotions and supports rational decision-making.
Chapter 8: Hormones act as the brain’s chemical messaging network.
Chapter 9: The human brain is extremely fragile and vulnerable to many disorders and failures.
Chapter 10: A tiny brain region called the hippocampus handles all three major forms of memory.
Chapter 11: The left and right hemispheres of the brain have different specialties but operate together.
Chapter 12: Consciousness is an intricate process that engages almost your entire brain.
Description
The Tale of the Dueling Neurosurgeons (2014) is a trip into the fascinating world of the human brain via some of the strangest psychological case studies in history. Until quite recently, neuroscientists could only study the brain by analyzing the thoughts and behaviors of people with aberrant brains. Sam Kean uses these historic case studies to paint a picture of the organ that creates our emotions, personality and consciousness.
Who Should Listen
- Psychology and neuroscience students
- Anyone who wants to understand their own mind
- Anyone interested in unusual medical conditions