Incognito: The Secret Lives of the Brain

Main Ideas

• Neuroscience can explain many aspects of human behavior and consciousness.
• A significant portion of our behavior and decisions occurs on a subconscious level.
• Consciousness and self-awareness are merely the tip of the iceberg of our mental world.
• Our brain is constantly working to interpret the world, but we are aware of only a small part of this process.
• Processes occurring in our brain can explain phenomena such as internal conflicts, decision-making, and sudden insights.
• Brain research reveals new approaches to understanding ourselves and others.