The Biological Mind by Alan Jasanoff Summary
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Jasanoff dismantles the "cerebral mystique" that isolates our brain from body and environment. Praised by Wall Street Journal as a "lucid primer," this mind-bending exploration challenges how we view addiction, free will, and mental health. Are you more than just your brain?
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The Mystique of the Mind: Challenging Our Brain-Centric Identity
When was the last time you thought about your brain? Perhaps when you forgot something important or solved a difficult problem. We instinctively point to our heads when discussing our identities, treating our brains as the essence of who we are. But what if this brain-centrism is fundamentally misleading us? Alan Jasanoff's "The Biological Mind" challenges our reverence for the three-pound universe between our ears, introducing us to what he calls the "cerebral mystique" - our tendency to elevate the brain to an almost mystical status, separate from our bodies and environment. Consider the case of Kim Suozzi, a 23-year-old cancer patient who arranged to have her brain cryogenically preserved after death. Her decision exemplifies our culture's profound belief that we are, essentially, our brains. This notion permeates everything from scientific literature to popular culture, creating a false idealization that divorces our brains from their biological nature. We protect our heads instinctively and would likely consider our brains the last body part we'd exchange with someone else. This mystique manifests in five key ways: seeing the brain as an abstract machine rather than a biological organ; viewing it as impossibly complex; compartmentalizing its functions; isolating it from the body; and treating it as autonomous despite environmental influences. The consequences are significant - from perpetuating psychiatric stigma by recasting mental conditions as "brain disorders" to inspiring technological visions around "hacking the brain" that overlook how our most effective enhancements might remain outside our heads.
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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