Warhead

An essential book for understanding our divided world, this is the story of conflict, survival and our most important organ: our brain. From a renowned neuroscientist and strategic adviser to the UK and US governments.

Dr Nicholas Wright, MRCP, PhD is a neuroscientist who researches the brain, technology and security at University College London, Georgetown University and the New America think tank in Washington DC, where he also advises the Pentagon Joint Staff. On emerging technologies, he has worked with the White House, the UK Cabinet Office and Australian Prime Minister's office. He has published over twenty peer-reviewed research papers, many of which have been covered by the BBC and the New York Times. He has appeared on CNN and the BBC, and regularly contributes to high-profile outlets like Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, the Atlantic and Slate.