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Why are we who we are—and where are we headed?
In The Rise and Fall of the Human Mind, neurologist and Yale-affiliated professor Martin Jan Stransky, M.D. delivers a sweeping, provocative, and profoundly readable journey into the past, present, and uncertain future of our greatest organ: the human brain.
From the Big Bang to artificial intelligence, from tribal bonding to digital addiction, Dr. Stransky draws on cutting-edge neuroscience, evolutionary biology, genetics, psychology, and even quantum theory to explain the staggering ascent of the human mind—and the emerging forces that now threaten to unravel it.
In this compelling and richly illustrated work, you’ll explore:
- The astonishing 14-billion-year journey from atoms to neurons
- How our brains evolved to prioritize survival, emotion, and reward
- Why we are irrational thinkers with hidden biases—and how we decide
- How memory is created, distorted, and manipulated
- The impact of language, culture, and group identity on cognition
- How technology is reshaping attention, parenting, education, and selfhood
- The looming neurological and societal risks of social media, AI, and digitized life
Dr. Stransky doesn’t just explain how the mind works—he dares to ask if it’s now beginning to fail. With clarity, wit, and urgency, The Rise and Fall of the Human Mind invites readers to see themselves—and our civilization—in a radical new light.
Essential reading for anyone curious about the human condition, this book blends hard science with philosophical insight to deliver a message that is both hopeful and deeply alarming.
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