Most of us have no idea what's really going on inside our heads. Yet
brain scientists have uncovered details every business leader, parent,
and teacher should know--like the need for physical activity to get your
brain working its best.
How do we learn? What exactly do sleep and stress do to our brains? Why
is multi-tasking a myth? Why is it so easy to forget--and so important
to repeat new knowledge? Is it true that men and women have different
brains?
In Brain Rules, Dr. John Medina, a molecular biologist, shares his
lifelong interest in how the brain sciences might influence the way we
teach our children and the way we work. In each chapter, he describes a
brain rule--what scientists know for sure about how our brains work--and
then offers transformative ideas for our daily lives.
Medina's fascinating stories and infectious sense of humor breathe life
into brain science. You'll learn why Michael Jordan was no good at
baseball. You'll peer over a surgeon's shoulder as he proves that most
of us have a Jennifer Aniston neuron. You'll meet a boy who has an
amazing memory for music but can't tie his own shoes.
You will discover how:
Every brain is wired differently
Exercise improves cognition
We are designed to never stop learning and exploring
Memories are volatile
Sleep is powerfully linked with the ability to learn
Vision trumps all of the other senses
Stress changes the way we learn
In the end, you'll understand how your brain really works--and how to
get the most out of it.
