How Your Brain Works by New Scientist Summary
Overview of How Your Brain Works
Explore the most complicated object in the universe - your brain. New Scientist's definitive guide reveals how technology lets us peer inside minds and potentially control them. What secrets of consciousness, emotions, and intelligence await inside your own head?
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The Three-Pound Universe Inside Your Skull
What if I told you that the most sophisticated object in the known universe weighs less than a bag of sugar and consumes about as much energy as a dim lightbulb? Your brain-this seemingly unremarkable pinkish blob-orchestrates everything from your heartbeat to your dreams, houses 86 billion neurons forming trillions of connections, and somehow transforms electrical impulses into the rich tapestry of human experience. It reads these words, recalls your childhood, plans your future, and creates the miracle of consciousness itself. Yet for most of human history, we dismissed it as mere blood-cooling apparatus. Understanding how this extraordinary organ works isn't just academic curiosity-it's the key to unlocking human potential, addressing mental illness, and perhaps even understanding what makes us uniquely human.
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The Fragile Foundation of Who We Are
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"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."
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