Based on the authors’ YouTube channel, Neuro Transmissions, I knew I was going to enjoy this book. But I didn’t just enjoy it, I loved it! The verbiage used is clever while easy to understand and the illustrations add value to each page. It’s written in a fun way, and even non-scientists will easily grasp the information, while at the same time, it is not condescending to those of us who are scientifically literate. I loved it so much, I’m buying more copies to give as gifts—everyone with a brain should read it!
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An Accessible and Fun Guide to Your Thinky Meats!
Full Disclosure: I was provided with an advance copy of this book because like the authors I have been making science videos on YouTube for years. That said, I am so happy I received a copy because I 100% would have bought it myself otherwise. The two writers, Allie Caldwell and Micah Caldwell, hold a Ph.D. in Neuroscience and an M.S in Clinical Mental Health Counseling respectively, so this is one of the few books I've seen that takes a comprehensive approach to what's between our ears. It's so satisfying to have one book that explains the biological inner-workings of the brain on one page and shares insights into why it works that way on the next. The book also takes a fascinating look at how brains and our understanding of them have evolved over the years. It turns out some of the greatest minds in history put forward some theories that look utterly ridiculous in hindsight, and while we've moved on from many of them, some still persist in our collective consciousness. This book does a great job of dismantling some of the biggest misconceptions people have relating to neuroscience and psychology (like left or right brain dominance and the implications of the Stanford prison experiment), so the next time the topic comes up at a cocktail party you'll be ready to add some new information to the discourse that is sure to entertain and delight other guests. Yes, I am saying this book will make you more popular at parties. If left out on a coffee table at said party it's a conversation starter in and of itself. The hardcover I received is simply gorgeous, with colors and illustrations that pop. It's a very inviting book, and once you're in it it's easy to stay because of the fun and casual tone. It's a pleasant change from the dense and daunting scientific jargon usually found in other books on the subject matter (or should I say gray matter?). If you have ever had the slightest curiosity about your brain, you cannot pass up this book. It's insightful, surprising, and utterly charming. Getting this one is a real no-brainer.
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Full Disclosure: I was provided with an advance copy of this book because like the authors I have been making science videos on YouTube for years. That said, I am so happy I received a copy because I 100% would have bought it myself otherwise. The two writers, Allie Caldwell and Micah Caldwell, hold a Ph.D. in Neuroscience and an M.S in Clinical Mental Health Counseling respectively, so this is one of the few books I've seen that takes a comprehensive approach to what's between our ears. It's so satisfying to have one book that explains the biological inner-workings of the brain on one page and shares insights into why it works that way on the next.
An Accessible and Fun Guide to Your Thinky Meats!
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2021
The book also takes a fascinating look at how brains and our understanding of them have evolved over the years. It turns out some of the greatest minds in history put forward some theories that look utterly ridiculous in hindsight, and while we've moved on from many of them, some still persist in our collective consciousness. This book does a great job of dismantling some of the biggest misconceptions people have relating to neuroscience and psychology (like left or right brain dominance and the implications of the Stanford prison experiment), so the next time the topic comes up at a cocktail party you'll be ready to add some new information to the discourse that is sure to entertain and delight other guests. Yes, I am saying this book will make you more popular at parties.
If left out on a coffee table at said party it's a conversation starter in and of itself. The hardcover I received is simply gorgeous, with colors and illustrations that pop. It's a very inviting book, and once you're in it it's easy to stay because of the fun and casual tone. It's a pleasant change from the dense and daunting scientific jargon usually found in other books on the subject matter (or should I say gray matter?).
If you have ever had the slightest curiosity about your brain, you cannot pass up this book. It's insightful, surprising, and utterly charming. Getting this one is a real no-brainer.
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- Michael ShephardReviewed in the United Kingdom on September 19, 2021
Informative, well layed out and a fun read.
