Incognito by David Eagleman Summary
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Dive into your brain's hidden universe with neuroscientist David Eagleman's "Incognito." Named a "Best of 2011" by Boston Globe, this mind-bending exploration reveals why you hit the brake before consciously seeing danger. Are you really in control of your decisions?
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The Stranger Piloting Your Life
What if the person you think you are is actually just a passenger? Right now, as you read this sentence, your brain is making thousands of decisions without consulting you. It's adjusting your posture, filtering background noise, regulating your heartbeat, and perhaps even nudging you toward that cookie on the counter-all while you remain blissfully unaware. This isn't science fiction. It's the unsettling reality revealed in *Incognito*, where neuroscientist David Eagleman demonstrates that consciousness-the "you" experiencing this moment-is merely a tiny ambassador of a vast neural empire operating in darkness. Most of what drives your choices, shapes your personality, and defines your reality happens in neural corridors you'll never access. Beneath your skull lies the most complex structure in the known universe: 86 billion neurons forming trillions of connections, each one a universe of electrochemical activity. A single cubic centimeter of brain tissue contains as many connections as stars in the Milky Way. Yet here's what should terrify and amaze you-conscious awareness represents perhaps one ten-millionth of what's happening in there. Think about tying your shoes. You've done it thousands of times, yet if asked to explain the exact sequence without looking, you'd likely fail. Your hands know; your consciousness doesn't. This gap between what your brain knows and what you can access defines the human condition. This revelation doesn't just challenge how we think about ourselves; it upends our entire understanding of responsibility, morality, and what it means to be human.
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em 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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