This book is a summary of the life-long brain research work of Swarber, the most interesting and original brain researcher in the Netherlands, as well as a discussion of the social effects of these works. In the book, the author shows how the brain is conceived in the mother's womb to the study of brain specimens by researchers after death, which contains important information about brain function and human diseases. In addition, the author also puts forward many novel and scientific viewpoints in the book, for example, "Life is not just about sports, but more importantly, about mental sports." The typical examples in the book not only convey the latest development trends in brain science in a timely manner, but also allow readers to have an in-depth understanding of the content of the book in the shortest possible time. It can be said that this is a very valuable book for popularizing brain science. After reading this book, you will better understand why you are the way you are.
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⛰The country is easy to change, but the nature is hard to change🕐.
Does a baby freely decide that he wants to drink water?
Is an angry person free to decide that he wants revenge?
Is a coward free to decide what he wants to escape?
Does a garrulous person freely decide that he is going to say what he cannot help but say?
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Nearly every aspect of our personality, behavioral patterns, emotional responses, etc. Can find its roots in the structure and function of the brain.
This book deeply explores the relationship between the brain and human behavior, personality, emotion, consciousness and other aspects from multiple angles, revealing the mystery of the brain for us.
Our actions, emotions, and thoughts are not entirely determined by free will.
Specific areas in the brain are responsible for different cognitive functions, and when these areas are damaged or develop abnormally, corresponding behavioral and cognitive impairments can result.
However, this does not mean that we are completely passive.
By understanding how the brain works, we can take proactive steps to improve our quality of life, promote brain health through lifestyle adjustments, and better control our emotions and behaviors through mental training.
Soul
Over the past few hundred years, all cultures have become aware of the existence of "souls."
However, the "soul" does not exist, only "neurons" exist.
When a person dies, it's not that his or her soul leaves the body; it's that his or her brain stops working.
Consciousness is produced by our 100 billion brain cells working together.
And "soul" is just a misunderstanding produced by our brain cells.
Aging
Aging, a movie that plays back to the beginning.
Eventually, you will forget everything you have forgotten, and the loss will no longer bother you. This prospect is not comforting, because it means that you as an individual have been completely eliminated.
Sometimes, life is vividly compared to a flight of stairs. People climb up step by step. The stages of development and growth are upwards, reaching the best time. Around the age of 50, we start to age, so we turn downward.
Life and Death
Life and death are difficult to define.
Life is a terminal STD that always ends with death.
The fact that neurons in brain slices survive after death suggests that brain cells can survive despite lack of oxygen for 10 hours after death, so the death of the patient and the death of his cells are two different things.
The question of what life and death are becomes even more fascinating when we consider that these living cells are built from dead molecules such as DNA, RNA, proteins, and fats.
Atoms live so long that they are part of millions of organisms before they form the molecules that make up our bodies.
Our molecules are built from atoms that have been used many times, surrounded by water molecules that have flowed through many bodies.
[Send Heart][Send Heart] Brain science has been inevitably "mixed" with philosophy since its birth. "I am my brain" can be said to be an expansion of "I think, therefore I am", or it can be said to be the search for a material basis for the origin of consciousness. In fact, it can be said that the brain determines our lives.
Human consciousness and the creation of the universe are both a mystery, and it is even more of a mystery to the human brain without free consciousness. Why do people have talents, hobbies, personalities, and even talents and skills that are higher than ordinary people? There are mathematical geniuses, children's calligraphy, children's opera, etc.
Is there any soul reincarnation? Do you have any special talents? Science seems to want to answer these mysteries, but in my opinion, it cannot yet. Keep up the hard work----Neuroscientists, we still have a long way to go!
The biggest advantage of reading this book is that it can inspire readers to think deeply: How is the human brain formed and operated, and how does human consciousness arise?
This book is so interesting! The author explained the development and operation of the brain in an easy-to-understand way, which made me understand that the brain has a profound impact on our behavior and cognition. I especially like the discussion in the book about the relationship between the brain and philosophy, as well as the interesting cases, which made me understand the importance of mental exercise. This is not only a scientific book, but also a book that helps me better understand myself and my children. Recommended to all parents!
This book has detailed content and rich data, which brings people's understanding of brain science to a higher level. In particular, the statement in the book about the non-existence of free will has subverted many people's values. It uses detailed physiological knowledge to show that the world is materialistic. It is recommended that everyone who is interested in brain science should read it again. It will benefit a lot.
It's a good book. It's all about scientific arguments and experimental results. That's it.
There are many enlightening ideas we can learn about brain science
⛰The country is easy to change, but the nature is hard to change🕐. Does a baby freely decide that he wants to drink water? Is an angry person free to decide that he wants revenge? Is a coward free to decide what he wants to escape? Does a garrulous person freely decide that he is going to say what he cannot help but say? ... Nearly every aspect of our personality, behavioral patterns, emotional responses, etc. Can find its roots in the structure and function of the brain. This book deeply explores the relationship between the brain and human behavior, personality, emotion, consciousness and other aspects from multiple angles, revealing the mystery of the brain for us. Our actions, emotions, and thoughts are not entirely determined by free will. Specific areas in the brain are responsible for different cognitive functions, and when these areas are damaged or develop abnormally, corresponding behavioral and cognitive impairments can result. However, this does not mean that we are completely passive. By understanding how the brain works, we can take proactive steps to improve our quality of life, promote brain health through lifestyle adjustments, and better control our emotions and behaviors through mental training. Soul Over the past few hundred years, all cultures have become aware of the existence of "souls." However, the "soul" does not exist, only "neurons" exist. When a person dies, it's not that his or her soul leaves the body; it's that his or her brain stops working. Consciousness is produced by our 100 billion brain cells working together. And "soul" is just a misunderstanding produced by our brain cells. Aging Aging, a movie that plays back to the beginning. Eventually, you will forget everything you have forgotten, and the loss will no longer bother you. This prospect is not comforting, because it means that you as an individual have been completely eliminated. Sometimes, life is vividly compared to a flight of stairs. People climb up step by step. The stages of development and growth are upwards, reaching the best time. Around the age of 50, we start to age, so we turn downward. Life and Death Life and death are difficult to define. Life is a terminal STD that always ends with death. The fact that neurons in brain slices survive after death suggests that brain cells can survive despite lack of oxygen for 10 hours after death, so the death of the patient and the death of his cells are two different things. The question of what life and death are becomes even more fascinating when we consider that these living cells are built from dead molecules such as DNA, RNA, proteins, and fats. Atoms live so long that they are part of millions of organisms before they form the molecules that make up our bodies. Our molecules are built from atoms that have been used many times, surrounded by water molecules that have flowed through many bodies.
[Send Heart][Send Heart] Brain science has been inevitably "mixed" with philosophy since its birth. "I am my brain" can be said to be an expansion of "I think, therefore I am", or it can be said to be the search for a material basis for the origin of consciousness. In fact, it can be said that the brain determines our lives.
Human consciousness and the creation of the universe are both a mystery, and it is even more of a mystery to the human brain without free consciousness. Why do people have talents, hobbies, personalities, and even talents and skills that are higher than ordinary people? There are mathematical geniuses, children's calligraphy, children's opera, etc. Is there any soul reincarnation? Do you have any special talents? Science seems to want to answer these mysteries, but in my opinion, it cannot yet. Keep up the hard work----Neuroscientists, we still have a long way to go! The biggest advantage of reading this book is that it can inspire readers to think deeply: How is the human brain formed and operated, and how does human consciousness arise?
This book is so interesting! The author explained the development and operation of the brain in an easy-to-understand way, which made me understand that the brain has a profound impact on our behavior and cognition. I especially like the discussion in the book about the relationship between the brain and philosophy, as well as the interesting cases, which made me understand the importance of mental exercise. This is not only a scientific book, but also a book that helps me better understand myself and my children. Recommended to all parents!
This book has detailed content and rich data, which brings people's understanding of brain science to a higher level. In particular, the statement in the book about the non-existence of free will has subverted many people's values. It uses detailed physiological knowledge to show that the world is materialistic. It is recommended that everyone who is interested in brain science should read it again. It will benefit a lot.
It's a good book. It's all about scientific arguments and experimental results. That's it.
There are many enlightening ideas we can learn about brain science