The Idiot Brain

A Neuroscientist Explains What Your Head is Really Up To

(Author) Dean Burnett
Format: Paperback
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From the hugely popular Guardian science blogger, a surprising, funny and mind-bending examination of how and why the brain sabotages our behaviour.

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Publisher:
Guardian Faber Publishing
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9781783350827
Publish year:
2017
Publish date:
March 2, 2017

Dean Burnett

Dean Burnett is a British neuroscientist, author, and science communicator. He is best known for his book "The Idiot Brain: A Neuroscientist Explains What Your Head is Really Up To," which explores the quirks and complexities of the human brain in a humorous and accessible way. Burnett's writing style is engaging, witty, and informative, making complex scientific concepts understandable to a wide audience. His work has had a significant impact on the popular science genre, helping to make complex neuroscience topics more relatable and interesting to the general public. Overall, Dean Burnett's contributions to literature have helped to bridge the gap between science and everyday life, making neuroscience more accessible and engaging for readers of all backgrounds.

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