Dumb brain

Idiot Brain by Dean Burnett... Motion sickness. Nightmares. Forgetting people's names. Why did I walk into this room? For something that is supposedly amazing, sophisticated, and sublime, the human brain is quite a mess, not without disorder, and highly prone to errors. In Idiot Brain, neuroscientist Dean Burnett celebrates all the glorious imperfections and shortcomings of the human brain, and shows us the effect of these quirks on our daily lives. Based on original research and written in an entertaining and amusing style, this book is for anyone who has wondered at our own brain's ability to mess up and ruin our lives, and truly asked what on earth is going on inside their head. "A delightful scientific stroll through the irrational mental processes we engage in." Gaia Vince, author of "Adventures in the Anthropocene". "A brilliant introduction to neuroscience." Laleh Sanai, The Independent. "The book offers illuminating discussions about how memory works, about fear and panic attacks, about how susceptible we are to being deceived by others or becoming depressed, and about the wonders and marvels of human senses." The Wall Street Journal