pickJay Lombard, MD is a neurologist and Christian. In this book he explores the link between the two and he explains, using the scientific method, how he came to his conclusions about hard existential questions that plague the human mind. I love how he bridged the gap between the two and allows the reader to make their own conclusions about the facts. 4/5 ✨
Not the best brain book I‘ve read recently. Not the best book about dreams I‘ve read. I feel like the author might be trying to dumb down the info and the writing is boring.
pickNeuroscientist Gregory Berns discusses his work with dogs to allow fMRI scanning of volunteer, awake dogs. Not only does he clearly love them, but the studies and findings are really interesting. He also extends out his research and discussions to dolphins, sea lions, and thylacines (Tasmanian tiger). Bindi says it‘s very good, but is concerned too many of her secrets are being given away.
When we talk about memories being true or false, we are fundamentally mischaracterizing how memory works. I like to think of memory as less like a photograph and more like a painting.
[painting is by my friend Gillian Willans]
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The information in this book didn‘t really surprise me, but it was affirming and inspiring. I enjoyed learning about the science and research and feel newly energized to prioritize the arts and aesthetics in my family‘s life. ⬇️
pick5 ⭐️ reading content, 4 ⭐️ reading experience. Very heavy research-based work of non-fiction but mindblowing. PSA to incorporate 20 minutes of art into your day, every day! It‘s our way through trauma, our map to the subconscious, our portal to the divine. Obviously, I didn‘t need much convincing, but I‘m inspired to have the reminder that art is an essential, valuable crux of our humanity and spiritual well-being.
