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The Tale of the Dueling Neurosurgeons

12 min read 15 min listen Narrated by Sophie
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What’s it about?

Through bizarre neurological cases—from split-brain patients to phantom limbs—this book reveals how brain damage illuminates the strange architecture of our minds.

You’ll learn

  • Brain functions are localized to specific regions
  • Consciousness can split into separate selves
  • The brain fabricates explanations for actions
  • Neuroplasticity allows the brain to rewire