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Livewired by David Eagleman
Livewired by David Eagleman
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Livewired: The Inside Story of the Ever-Changing Brain
by David Eagleman
"The magic of the brain is not found in the parts it's made of but in the way those parts unceasingly reweave themselves..."
🧠 NEUROSCIENCE | SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY | PSYCHOLOGY
An illuminating text for students, science enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the astonishing adaptability of the human mind.
Extended Synopsis
What does drug withdrawal have in common with a broken heart? How can a blind person learn to see with their tongue? The answers to these fascinating questions lie within the greatest technology ever discovered: the human brain. In Livewired, bestselling author David Eagleman explores the concept of brain plasticity—the incredible ability of our neural networks to constantly reweave themselves into an electric, living fabric.
Surfing the leading edge of neuroscience, Eagleman uses brilliant anecdotes and metaphors to translate complex concepts for the everyday reader. The book covers decades of research alongside cutting-edge discoveries from Eagleman's own laboratory, diving into synesthesia, dreaming, and the revolutionary development of wearable neurotech devices that are fundamentally changing how we interact with our senses.
Accolades & Awards
“Vivid… Livewired reads wonderfully, like what a book would be if it were written by Oliver Sacks and William Gibson, sitting on Carl Sagan's front lawn.”
— The Wall Street Journal
About the Author
David Eagleman is a renowned neuroscientist, bestselling author, and one of the premier scientific translators of our generation, known for making complex brain science highly accessible.
Product Tables: Scientific Concepts
| Topic | Research Focus |
|---|---|
| Brain Plasticity | How the brain reweaves and adapts its neural circuitry over time. |
| Sensory Substitution | Using alternative pathways (like the skin or tongue) to perceive the world. |
| Neurotechnology | The future of wearable devices designed to interface with human cognition. |
Technical Specifications
| ISBN-13 | 9780307949691 |
| Format | Paperback |
| Publisher | Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group |
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