another book: Connectome: How the Brain’s Wiring Makes Us Who We Are

we continue the series of quick stories about the books read / listened to.
this time our guest is an audiobookSebastian Seung on how the brain works.

Basically, all you need to know about the idea connectoma (ru), находится в этом Ted'овском video. if you suddenly came across this idea, as with the idea of ​​immortalists, do not be alarmed, These are their problems. Sebastian is engaged in pure science and presents it in a simple way.

the book itself consists of two, but actually three, parts. first – similar to the history of neuroscience, plus this is a description of the basic principles of the structure and work of the brain. not so eye-opening, such as, Brain Bugs or The Accidental Mind, but simpler and easier. second part – this is a description of the connectome idea. third – a story about technology, a story about how to research the idea of ​​a connectome, about the nuances (from philosophical to technological), who are associated with her.

question: to whom to read or to listen? Answer: to all those who: 1) interesting neuroscience; 2) hooked on the idea on the video. but, if after watching the video you are on fire with the idea of ​​life after death, not a brain device, better don't start.