Incognito: The Secret Lives Of The Brain, By David Eagleman

Out of all the organs in the human body, the brain is the most intricate and interesting. The brain consists of millions of neurons that work together to help the body function. Furthermore, the brain creates differences between individuals in numerous aspects such as thinking, acting, and learning. Within the novel, Incognito: The Secret Lives of the Brain by David Eagleman, a neuroscientist delves into the ins and outs of the almighty brain. As Eagleman explains the brain himself, “… then there’s your brain. Three pounds of the most complex material we’ve discovered in the universe. This is the mission control center that drives the whole operation, gathering dispatches through small portals in the armored bunker of the skull” (Eagleman, p. 1, 2011).
As one reads this novel, they can gradually realize how complicated the brain really is. With neurons branching throughout the brain, stimulating happiness or sadness or hunger or dehydration, the brain is the most essential organ in the human body, as it controls your whole entire life. The brain creates differences and similarities between humans, causing bonding or hatred between individuals, making it the most beautiful part of the human body. The topic of distinction between the conscious and unconscious mind stood out to me above all other brain processes mentioned within the book. Consciousness is actually such a small part of our brain, while most of its processes happen unconsciously. When discussing consciousness, Eagleman claims “Consciousness is like a tiny stowaway on a transatlantic steamship, taking credit for the journey without acknowledging the massive