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The Idea of the Brain: The Past and Future of Neuroscience
Ever notice how every decade’s brain science sounds like it’s just a fancy update on the latest gadget? From clocks to telegraphs to computers, our brains keep getting explained by whatever tech we have lying around. But does that actually get us closer to understanding what’s going on inside our heads? Matthew Cobb’s “The Idea of the Brain” takes a no-nonsense look at how we’ve been fooling ourselves — and maybe still are.
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