Précis Chapter
In the chapter Redesigning the Brain, of Norman Doidge’s book The Brain that Changes Itself (2007), the author delves into the history of brain mapping, as well as asserting the ever changing nature of the brain. To do so, Doidge refers to Michael Merzenich’s research defying the status quo of the time, implying that the brain is not hardwired but rather constantly adapting. Doidge’s goal in this chapter is too not only divulge how far we’ve come in terms of understanding the brain, but to help us understand our own brain in order to apply better learning techniques and to avoid the creation of “bad” brain maps. Due to the nature of the subject along with the complex terminology, Doidge is writing for an audience with a keen
In the chapter Redesigning the Brain, of Norman Doidge’s book The Brain that Changes Itself (2007), the author delves into the history of brain mapping, as well as asserting the ever changing nature of the brain. To do so, Doidge refers to Michael Merzenich’s research defying the status quo of the time, implying that the brain is not hardwired but rather constantly adapting. Doidge’s goal in this chapter is too not only divulge how far we’ve come in terms of understanding the brain, but to help us understand our own brain in order to apply better learning techniques and to avoid the creation of “bad” brain maps. Due to the nature of the subject along with the complex terminology, Doidge is writing for an audience with a keen