La Neurociencia de Tu Cerebro

Chantel Prat revolutionizes our understanding of the human brain with a premise as simple as it is powerful: no two brains are alike. In this fascinating journey through modern neuroscience, Prat challenges decades of research focused on "averages" to celebrate precisely what makes us unique. With surprising humor and clarity, Prat guides us through the different ways our brains process the world. Through everyday examples, interactive quizzes, and revealing questionnaires, we learn to identify the unique strengths and weaknesses of our neuroanatomy. We discover why some learn languages with ease while others visualize three-dimensional spaces naturally, or why certain brains thrive in chaotic environments while others require absolute order. We will understand how different brains prioritize information, use past experiences or establish social relationships. Prat's groundbreaking research, backed by advanced technology, reveals how these differences explain everything from our job preferences to our romantic incompatibilities. This book is not just a scientific exploration, it is an invitation to self-understanding and tolerance. By recognizing neurological diversity as fundamental-not the exception-Prat offers us a new perspective on ourselves and others.

Chantel Prat es catedrática de la Universidad de Washington. Su investigación interdisciplinar estudia la base biológica de las diferencias individuales en la cognición, haciendo hincapié en la comprensión de los mecanismos neuronales compartidos que sustentan el lenguaje y las funciones ejecutivas de alto nivel. Ha recibido el Premio Tom Trabasso para Jóvenes Investigadores de la Sociedad del Texto y el Discurso y el Premio Pathway to Independence del Instituto Nacional de la Salud. Prat es ponente internacional en actos como el Festival Mundial de la Ciencia. Sus estudios han aparecido en medios como Scientific American, Psychology Today y Science Daily, así como en Rolling Stone, Popular Mechanics, Pacific Standard.