Seven and a half lessons about the brain. Why the brain is structured differently than we thought

Seven short exciting essays about the human brain, written by the author of the book How Emotions are born.
Have you ever thought about why you have a brain? Lisa Feldman Barrett, a famous scientist engaged in brain research, debunk myths that are densely rooted in our minds. Small, interesting and understandable essays will reveal the door to you into the amazing world of the human mind.
You will learn how the brain began to form, what is its structure and why it is important to understand how your brain interacts with the brain of other people and creates the reality in which you live. You will get acquainted with the most recent data obtained by specialists exploring the brain, and simultaneously free yourself from the influence of many myths, such as the “reptile brain” hypothesis, the theory of the struggle of reason and emotions and the distinction between innate and acquired qualities