Scatterbrain

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In
this mind-bending book, award-winning neuroscientist Henning Beck explains why
perfectionism is pointless ­­­– and argues that mistakes, missteps and flaws
are the keys to success.


Remember that time you messed up
simple maths or forgot the name of your favourite song? What if someone told
you that our brain freezes are actually secret weapons, proof of our
superiority to computers and AI? In Scatterbrain,
we learn that boredom awakens the muse, distractions spark creativity and
misjudging time creates valuable memories, among the many other benefits of our
faulty minds. Combining cutting-edge science with brain-boosting advice and
rivetting real-life stories, Henning Beck takes us on a fascinating adventure through
human memory (one that we'll all remember differently!).

'The brain is a messy, faulty wonder, and if we could all agree that perfection is not the mind's ultimate goal, we would be much better off. Henning Beck shows us how to appreciate our imperfect brains – and is fine with readers straying from the page from time to time!' — Ylva Østby, author of Diving for Seahorses

'At last, a user's guide for your brain, with plenty of fresh science and lots of surprises.' — Robyn Williams, presenter of The Science Show


'An instructive celebration of the flawed, chaotic wonder that is the human brain.' — Bianca Nogrady, Science Journalist and Editor of The Best Australian Science Writing 2019


'Illuminating, and a joy to read, this offers, in comparison to other recent neuroscience titles, a refreshingly access