Seven and a Half Lessons on the Brain. Why the Brain Is Not Organized the Way We Thought

Seven short, engaging 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 studying the brain, debunks myths that are deeply rooted in our consciousness. These small, interesting, and understandable essays will open the door to the amazing world of the human mind.
You will learn how the brain began to form, what its structure is, and why it is important to understand how your brain interacts with the brains of others and creates the reality in which you live. You will be introduced to the latest findings from specialists researching the brain, and along the way, you will be freed from the influence of many myths, such as the hypothesis of the «reptilian brain», the theory of the struggle between reason and emotion, and the distinction between innate and acquired traits.
This book is a real gift for anyone who wants to understand how our brain is structured and works.