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Livewired
The Inside Story of the Ever-Changing Brain
Book • 2020
In 'Livewired', David Eagleman delves into the dynamic and adaptive nature of the human brain, highlighting its ability to reconfigure itself in response to environmental stimuli.
The book covers a wide range of topics, including synesthesia, dreaming, and wearable neurotech devices that revolutionize how we think about the senses.
Eagleman also introduces his concept of 'liveware' and discusses how the brain's adaptability can lead to remarkable feats, such as a blind person learning to 'see' with their tongue or a deaf person learning to 'hear' with their skin.
The book is praised for its accessible and engaging writing style, making complex neuroscience accessible to a broad audience.
The book covers a wide range of topics, including synesthesia, dreaming, and wearable neurotech devices that revolutionize how we think about the senses.
Eagleman also introduces his concept of 'liveware' and discusses how the brain's adaptability can lead to remarkable feats, such as a blind person learning to 'see' with their tongue or a deaf person learning to 'hear' with their skin.
The book is praised for its accessible and engaging writing style, making complex neuroscience accessible to a broad audience.
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Mentioned by Annaka Harris as a neuroscientist whose work on sensory addition is relevant to the discussion.
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George Saunders while discussing the brain and its ability to adapt to our thoughts and actions.
George Saunders while discussing the brain and its ability to adapt to our thoughts and actions.
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