Scientists have learned more about the brain in the last decade
than in all of previous history, and the implications of the
latest research are clear: The human brain is far more powerful,
and has the potential for immensely greater growth and
transformation, than was ever before imagined. These discoveries
may constitute the most significant development in learning
since the invention of writing.
Michael Hutchison captures all the drama, excitement, and
adventure as we finally begin to comprehend the most mysterious
and complex structure in the universe, the source of human
culture, a still untapped reservoir of powers and skills. He looks at
the recently developed machines and devices that may soon
allow us to increase brain size and intelligence, regenerate brain
cells; trigger specific brain states such as euphoria, longand
short-term memory, sexual excitement, and creativity; and
control the brain's electrical activity in order to alter such
"involuntary" mechanisms as blood pressure, heart rate, and the
secretion of hormones. MEGABRAIN is a lucid and lively
account of where the pioneers in brain research are headed - and
where they are taking us.
Scientists have learned more about the brain in the last decade than in all of previous history, and the implications of the latest research are clear: The human brain is far more powerful, and has the potential for immensely greater growth and transformation, than was ever before imagined. These discoveries may constitute the most significant development in learning since the invention of writing.
Michael Hutchison captures all the drama, excitement, and adventure as we finally begin to comprehend the most mysterious and complex structure in the universe, the source of human culture, a still untapped reservoir of powers and skills. He looks at the recently developed machines and devices that may soon allow us to increase brain size and intelligence, regenerate brain cells; trigger specific brain states such as euphoria, longand short-term memory, sexual excitement, and creativity; and control the brain's electrical activity in order to alter such 'involuntary' mechanisms as blood pressure, heart rate, and the secretion of hormones. MEGABRAIN is a lucid and lively account of where the pioneers in brain research are headed - and where they are taking us.
