IN this fascinating exploration of the most intriguing brain experiments so far this century, introduces us to a coming . She travels the globe meeting pioneers in psychology, neurology and philosophy to discover how our perceptions of happiness, law, morality and religion will be revolutionised by our understanding of the brain.
At first sight, the theories of these people seem like the stuff of fairy tales, but you soon realise that Frank鈥檚 experts all present strong experimental evidence for their claims. Her attempt to engage us in her argument that our brains are far more malleable than we thought has a real resonance. Best of all, her hesitant participation in experiments 鈥� from having a neurologically induced religious experience to learning the secrets of empathy 鈥� along with brutally honest descriptions of the experts, add a welcome dose of humour.
Mindfield: How brain science is changing our world
Oneworld
