The Idiot Brain

A witty and accessible examination of neuroscience that catalogues the brain’s many design flaws and cognitive failures. Written with humor and scientific rigor, it explores how evolution has left us with mental processes poorly suited to contemporary challenges. The book demystifies complex neurological concepts while explaining phenomena like memory lapses, irrational fears, and poor decision-making. Appeals to general readers seeking to understand their own mental quirks through an entertaining lens of scientific skepticism.