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Curious about how neurons work? How anxiety affects your brain? How to use Jedi mind tricks in real life? This witty, educational book from an amazing neuroscientist and clinical psychologist team covers the amazing universe of the human brain in fun, awe-inspiring detail. Neuroscientist Alie Caldwell and clinical psychologist Micah Caldwell created the Youtube channel Neuro Transmissions in 2015 to make learning about the nervous system as entertaining and fascinating as the brain itself. Their first book will have you ditching the textbooks and having fun while learning about the organ that makes you who you are. This book will answer questions about anxiety, memory, the subconscious, and so much more- helping you understand your own mental processes and opening avenues for self-improvement and development. With two amazing authors and an unbelievable amount of amazing information, Your Brain Explained is sure to be one of the most cherished STEM titles on your bookshelf for years to come. "Curious about how billions of neurons make up your consciousness? How anxiety hijacks your body? Why Freud was such a weirdo? Whether AI will replace your therapist? This witty, enlightening book, written by a brilliant neuroscientist and clinical therapist duo, uncovers the stunningly-intricate universe of the human brain in fun, awe-inspiring detail. Neuroscientist Alie Caldwell and clinical therapist Micah Caldwell created the YouTube channel Neuro Transmissions in 2015 with a singular mission in mind: explain the brain . . . simply! Whether it's delving into the neuroscience of street drugs or illustrating the psychology of cat behavior, Alie and Micah break down that impossibly complex organ living in your head without all the jargon. Their first book will expose the fascinating, often shocking stories about the brain and have you ditching the dusty textbooks. This book scrutinizes the sometimes-dubious history of brain science from a modern perspective, wanders through explanations about how your senses trick you into believing some wild things, speculates about whether we'll be able to upload our consciousness to the Matrix, and so much more. With two exceptional authors and an unbelievable number of intriguing and educational brain facts, Brains Explained is sure to be one of the most cherished popular science titles on your bookshelf for years to come." --Amazon.ca Cover NEURO TRANSMISSIONS PRESENTS BRAINS EXPLAINED HOW THEY WORK & WHY THEY WORK THAT WAY Title TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction PART ONE HINDBRAIN: A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE Chapter 1: When We Say Lizard Brain Chapter 2: Aristotle Say What? Chapter 3: Lessons from Some Banged-Up Brains Chapter 4: Wait . . . So, Kids Aren’t Just Tiny Adults? Chapter 5: Electrifying Tales Chapter 6: Oh, Behave! Chapter 7: Modern Era, Here We Come! PART TWO MIDBRAIN: YOUR BIOLOGICAL AND SOCIAL BRAIN Chapter 8: I Can See Clearly Now! (Or Maybe Not) Chapter 9: Hear, Hear! Chapter 10: Your Brain’s Impeccable Taste (and Smell) Chapter 11: Some Touching Facts Chapter 12: That Reminds Me Chapter 13: Sweet Dreams! Chapter 14: What Is Love? (Baby Don’t Hurt Me) Chapter 15: Sad, Scared, and Self-Medicated PART THREE FOREBRAIN: WHERE PSYCHOLOGY AND NEUROSCIENCE ARE GOING Chapter 16: The Future of Clinical Treatment Chapter 17: Cutting-Edge Neurotechnology Chapter 18: The Cyberpunk Dystopian Future Chapter 19: Boosting Your Brain CREDITS INDEX ABOUT THE AUTHORS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Copyright Ever Wanted To Know How A Neuron Works? How Anxiety And Depression Affect Your Brain? How To Use Jedi Mind Tricks In Real Life? We’ve Got All That And More In This Witty And Educational Book About The Brain. Alie And Micah Caldwell Created Neuro Transmissions Because Learning About The Brain Doesn't Have To Be Scary, You Know? It Also Doesn't Have To Be Boring. Leave The Textbooks Behind And Pick Up This Book, From The Creators Of The Highly Successful And Always Entertaining Youtube Series. When You Choose To Read A Book On The Human Brain, That’s Your Brain Deciding To Learn About Itself. Give It A Hand: Read This Book, And Let A Neuroscienctist And A Psychologist Teach You About The Organ That Makes You Who You Are.