Unthinkable: An Extraordinary Journey Through the World's Strangest Brains

The book "Unthinkable" explores the fascinating and often bizarre capabilities of the human brain, including memory enhancement, empathy, and out-of-body experiences. It tells the stories of individuals with rare brain disorders and discusses the latest research and medical techniques in neuroscience.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 304 pages
\n Publication date: 10 January 2019
\n Publisher: John Murray Press
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Our brains are far stranger than we think. We take it for granted that we can remember, feel emotion, navigate, empathise and understand the world around us, but how would our lives change if these abilities were dramatically enhanced - or disappeared overnight?

Award-winning science writer Helen Thomson has spent years travelling the world tracking down incredibly rare brain disorders. In Unthinkable, she tells the stories of nine extraordinary people.

From the man who thinks he's a tiger to the doctor who feels the pain of others just by looking at them, their experiences illustrate how the brain can shape our lives in unexpected and, in some cases, brilliant and alarming ways.

Delving into the rich histories of these conditions, exploring the very latest research and cutting-edge medical techniques, Thomson explains the workings of our consciousness, our emotions, our creativity and even the mechanisms that allow us to understand our own existence.

Story by remarkable story, Unthinkable takes us on an unforgettable journey through the human brain. Discover how to forge memories that never disappear, how to grow an alien limb and how to make better decisions. Learn how to hallucinate and how to make yourself happier in a split second.

\n Weight: 222g\n
Dimension: 193 x 122 x 19 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781473611771\n \n