The brain and how much of it you need

The brain: And how much of it do we need? Your brain deteriorates and shrinks, so is this an important thing? And what is the actual amount of brain we need? This book challenges us to think differently about the brain, so instead of focusing on the many wonderful things the human mind does, we wonder about the complexities and contradictions of this brain, and whether we can live a satisfying life together after losing any part of it? The bad news is that our brains actually start shrinking in the mid-thirties, but the good news here is that we still seem to be in a state of confusion about this information in general, and that our human brains are capable of adapting in extraordinary ways when things go wrong. Here, both Dr. Alexis Willett and Dr. Jennifer Barnett shed light on what the human mind can do — in ideal and non-ideal conditions — and draw attention to what it can tolerate losing without significantly affecting its functions. Through some accurate facts and figures, case studies, and some hypothetical scenarios, and through interviews and dialogues with several experts, the book takes us on a journey from ancient times to the distant future, addressing various types of beings. Publication year 2021 Number of pages 344