The Secret Lives of the Brain

(Review) by Matthew Ferguson

A fascinating and enlightening study of our brain/mind/biology can be found in this compelling book 'Incognito (The secret lives of the Brain)' by David Eagleman.

The amazing thing is just how like, in the crudest sense, our brain is to a biological computer and how much the previous statement is a vast over-simplification.

This book is a must read for anyone interested in the science of the brain and its implications. It describes how so much of experience is controlled by our unconscious processing and puts the concept of "free will" under the scientific microscope. It doesn't mean we can't influence our unconscious processing but it clearly illustrates how much of what we think, feel and do is rooted in the vast area of our unconscious.

We have come a long way in our understanding of the brain but it's a journey in understanding that is in its infancy. The further we go on that journey the more it compels us to ask more questions and challenge some cherished beliefs that we may hold.

If you are really curious with an open scientifically orientated mind then you will enjoy this book and this journey as much as I do.

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Matthew Ferguson SQHP

(Clinical Hypnotherapist, Trainer of Hypnotherapy and NLP, Stress Consultant and Authentic Happiness Coach) Matthew runs a training school in Scotland (established in 1999) where he teaches Hypnotherapy, NLP and Coaching. Matthew is author of many well established Articles, CD's/Hypnosis Downloads.