How does the human brain change during evolution?
Why do we dream, and what are lucid dreams?
Where are memories stored?
How do depression and addiction affect the brain?
Why is stress one of the brain’s worst enemies?
What happens to the brain during meditation?
In this book, various brain phenomena are discussed. Mike Tranter talks about cognitive distortions, the inability to recognize faces, the case of Phineas Gage, blindsight, and perfect memory. The author gives readers a chance to look inside the brain and understand what happens when it doesn’t function the way it should.
The book is scientifically edited by Mikhail Tardov, MD, neurologist, professor of the Department of General Medical Practice at the Medical Institute of RUDN University.