Your brain is a relentless shape-shifter, crafting your reality from the theater of your senses, laying down memories and distorting them at will.David Eagleman
We each live in the reality that’s created for us, and not a moment goes by that our brains aren’t updating that reality based on new experiences.David Eagleman
Our brains do the best they can with the information they are given, and it is up to us to feed them better information.David Eagleman
Brains consider the future and roam flexible paths — it’s what allows us to navigate the world in sophisticated ways.David Eagleman
Our aspirations, our affections, our frustrations, and our indifferences come not from the heart but from the brain.David Eagleman
You are your brain, and your brain is you. When you understand this, you can begin to become the master of your mind instead of its pawn.David Eagleman
You’re not perceiving what’s out there. You’re perceiving whatever your brain tells you.David Eagleman
Every decision we make is made by the brain, and understanding this wonderful piece of machinery is central to understanding who we are.David Eagleman
The brain is not just a receiver of information; it’s an active modeler of information.David Eagleman
Reality is less hard and fast than it appears; instead, it’s deeply dependent on our brains for its structure and substance.David Eagleman