How can a blind person learn to see with her tongue or a deaf person learn to hear with his skin? What does a baby born without a nose tell us about our sensory machinery? Might we someday control a robot with our thoughts? And what does any of this have to do with why we dream? The answers to these questions are not right in front of our eyes; they’re right behind our eyes. 'Livewired' is not simply about what the brain is, but what it does. Covering decades of research to the present day, it also presents new findings from Eagleman’s own research, including new discoveries in synaesthesia, dreaming and wearable neurotech devices that revolutionise how we think about the senses.

Why You Should Read?

• Explore the brain's incredible adaptability and capacity for change, challenging conventional understanding of sensory perception.
• Discover cutting-edge research in neuroscience, including new findings on synaesthesia, dreaming, and wearable neurotechnology.
• Gain insights into how the brain processes information and how our senses can be rewired, offering a fresh perspective on human potential.
• Engage with thought-provoking questions about the future of human-robot interaction and the mysteries of the dreaming mind.

About the Author

David Eagleman is a neuroscientist, author, and Guggenheim Fellow. He is known for his work on brain plasticity, time perception, synesthesia, and neurolaw. He directs the Center for Science and Law, a non-profit institute that bridges neuroscience and the legal system. Eagleman is also the author of several books, including Incognito: The Secret Lives of the Brain and The Brain: The Story of You, and is the writer and presenter of the Emmy-nominated PBS series The Brain with David Eagleman.