Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain

Seven short, exciting essays about the human brain, written by the author of the book “How Emotions Are Made.”

Have you ever wondered why you have a brain? Lisa Feldman Barrett, a renowned scientist who researches the brain, debunks myths that are deeply rooted in our minds. These small, interesting, and easy-to-understand essays open the door for you into an amazing world of the human mind.

You’ll learn how the brain began to form, what its structure is, and why it’s important to understand that your brain interacts with the brains of other people and creates the reality in which you live. You’ll meet the newest data obtained by specialists studying the brain, and along the way you’ll free yourself from the influence of many myths, such as the “reptilian brain” hypothesis, the theory of the struggle between reason and emotions, and the distinction between innate and acquired qualities.

This book is a true gift for everyone who wants to understand how our brain is built and how it works.