Your Best Brain: The Science of Brain Improvement
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John Medina
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Inside your head sits the most complex object in the known universe - the human brain. This amazing organ has unique powers to make predictions about the future, form relationships with other people, adapt to rapidly changing circumstances, and so much more. We all have a basic conception of how our brains function, but when did you last dive into the fascinating world of neuroscience to truly understand the inner workings of your mind?
For decades, the field of neuroscience has been in a near-constant state of disruptive transformation, as we continually learn more about our incredible brains. Thanks to rapid advances in technology and in our understanding of the brain, today’s neuroscience research goes far beyond trying to understand how the brain works, and into the search for proven ways to optimize brain performance. In Your Best Brain, Professor John J. Medina - an award-winning scientist, New York Times best-selling author, and leading advocate for brain research - delivers 24 exciting lectures that probe the origins of consciousness, memory, emotion, attention, intelligence, and beyond. He focuses on five key areas of study in neuroscience: the brain’s physical structure and function, and how it enabled us to become the planet’s apex predator; the ways in which the brain processes information, and how that relates to intelligence; the intricacies of emotions and socialization, and how empathy is a vital survival mechanism; how our brains develop and change throughout our lifetimes; and how we can best use and expand our cerebral processing performance. After gaining a thorough understanding of the science behind your best brain, you’ll learn scientifically proven methods for improving your memory, boosting your creativity, and keeping your mind sharp for years to come.
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- Md Lachlan
- 05-02-15
Good information slightly marred by presentation
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The narrator has a lot to say but the style of the delivery is perhaps more suitable to early adolescents or pre-teen children than to adults. He is so keen to be accessible and easy to understand that it sometimes comes over as a little patronising. 'Don't get intimidated by all those long words, now!' He seems an affable enough chap but could do with trusting his audience a little more.
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- Amazon Customer
- 28-02-21
Very very interesting
Covered all the bases really well and keeps ones attention, made my exercise more fun!
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- Chris
- 02-03-15
Really interesting
Really liked this, found the lecturer a bit irritating at first but he grew on me! Content very good, and great for anyone who is looking for an induction to brain function.
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- Alena M.
- 24-01-23
Superb Narration
I listened to broaden horizons, learn facts and i actually remember things thanks to an amazing scientist narrator.
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- Sue Blue
- 07-11-16
Fantastic, just what I wanted
Great explanations of how the brain works in relation to our feelings emotions and general wellbeing and how to optimise it's functions. Well read in a way that holds your interest and even quite amusing at times.
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- Gharper
- 18-03-15
Very useful, and interesting!
Particularly enjoyed the sections about keeping your mind healthy and mental health problems. I would particularly recommend this course to anyone looking to get a better understanding of their thought processes and how they can improve them, but anyone else should also find it interesting
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- Elbe Kuldmäe
- 01-11-15
Excellent ride through important issues!
I truly enjoyed this scientifically rich yet easy to listen course spiced with well-balanced sense of humour! Full marks!
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- Nkululeko Sibanda
- 04-03-15
Good but too much anecdotes and movies references
Although all the movie references were correct, I tend to think that too much references to them leads inexperienced readers to think that these are usually fact based. While most apply facts a huge chunk of even science or fact based TV programs respond to the need to entertain than provide reference material..
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- Ben
- 10-06-15
Interesting and stimulating
Presented in an easy to understand and fun style Prof Medina introduces you to the complexities of the Brain. If you're interested in an introduction to neuro-science and how your brain ticks then worth a listen.
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- Amazon Customer
- 14-10-18
Fascinating!
What a great informative course and delivered in such an amazing way by John Medina.
If my lectures at school were delivered in this way I am sure I would have done so much better and paid much more attention.
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