A new and astonishing science called neuroplasticity has caused the century-old notion that the human brain is immutable to be overthrown. Psychiatrist and psychoanalyst Norman Doidge have traveled to meet both brilliant scientists and advocates of n ...
A new and astonishing science called neuroplasticity has caused the century-old notion that the human brain is immutable to be overthrown. Psychiatrist and psychoanalyst Norman Doidge have traveled to meet both brilliant scientists and advocates of neuroplasticity and people whose lives have been transformed—people whose mental limitations and brain damage were once thought to be immutable. We see a woman born with half a brain that works naturally, and blind people who learn. In this book we see learning disabilities being cured, people's IQs increasing, old brains being rejuvenated, stroke patients learning to speak, and children with cerebral palsy learning how to Move with the utmost glory. Depression and anxiety have been more successfully treated, and traits we once considered lifelong have changed. Using these amazing stories to explore the mysteries of the body, emotions, love, sex, culture, and education, Dr. Doige has written a highly thought-provoking and inspiring book that will forever change the way we look at the brain, human nature, and human potential. it changes.
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