David Eagleman

The Inside Story of the Ever-Changing Brain

Livewired

Cecilie Nielsen

I learned of this book after listening to “Incognito” by David Eagleman last year. “Incognito” caught my interest after reading about Charles Whitman, a man who killed 13 people, who had a tumor in his brain, that affected the part of his brain associated with emotions. While “Incognito” focuses on the unconscious part of the brain, and what we see as intent, “Livewired” is more about the adaptability of the brain, and how it changes throughout life.

I personally gained a lot of information from this book, and it was a great listen. This book doesn’t just expand on your knowledge of the brain, but also teaches you something about yourself and your own inner workings. I was amazed throughout the book of our three pound operating system behind our forehead. The book is full of stories about the brain, and comparisons to more relatable things, like a computersystem or big cities, which made it easy for a non-medical person to follow and understand.

If you’ve ever been a little bit interested in the functions of the brain, this book is a good place to start. For someone who doesn’t know anything about the brain, but want to experience this unknown world, this book is a must-read.

Livewired The Inside Story of the Ever-Changing Brain

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