Brain Power: From Neurons to Networks (Kindle Single) (English Edition) [Format Kindle] Author: Tiffany Shlain | Language: English | ISBN:
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While many wonder what the pervasive use of technology is doing to our overloaded mental circuits, 'Brain Power: From Neurons to Networks' ponders that question in another way: can cutting-edge neurological research teach us anything about how we shape the electronic global “brain” of the Internet? Can we share lessons between neurons and networks in the way we nurture and develop both? This ebook was created in conjunction with a 10-minute film by author Tiffany Shlain, also titled 'Brain Power,' which uses an innovative, participatory filmmaking process called Cloud Filmmaking. The TED Book expands on the ideas in the film by sharing deeper research, videos, graphics, and links that explore the increasingly intertwined worlds of advanced neuroscience research and technology. This release marks the first time a film and TED Book have been released together.
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"Brain Power" is the first TED book that I've read, and it was a marvelous experience. The book examines the parallels between the human brain and the Internet, focusing on how each develops. Ultimately, the author proposes ways to best nurture a child's developing brain during the formative first five years.
"Brain Power" is not a technical book loaded with complicated neurological terms that only a PhD could understand. (Okay, there is one really big word, "magnetoencephalography.") The book is obviously written for laymen like myself. To make the book even more enjoyable, the author has made a ten-minute video that complements the book perfectly. The video is online, and the book includes a link to it. The author recommends viewing the video first, then reading the book. I second that recommendation. Watching the mesmerizing video, with its upbeat soundtrack music by Polyphonic and Mobi, pumped me up to read the book, which gives more background information.
To me, the most fascinating part of the book and the video was a concept called "neuroplasticity," an observed phenomenon where our brains change throughout our life because our behavior, experiences, and environment can alter the neural pathways and synapses. The author did a nice job of comparing that biological process to the development of the Internet.
Viewing the video and reading the book took only about an hour, but there's enough food for thought to keep someone thinking for days afterward. My compliments to author Tiffany Shlain for giving us such a readable account of how the brain develops and a fascinating analogy comparing the brain's development to that of the Internet.
Par J. Chambers
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Brain Power, book and video are among the most important reads of this decade. Explored is a paralleled comparison of a developing child's brain to the young but rapidly developing internet. Though this multimedia discussion we learn fascinating and thought provoking facts about both and significant implications for our collective future.You will not be able to look away from the film nor be able to put down the book.
Par Herbert Cohen
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