The Brain That Changes Itself
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The Brain That Changes Itself
Norman Doidge
6 people recommended it in 4 threads, 2018–2021.
What people on Hacker News said
I loved first chapter where the lady who can't balance has her brain rewired to map alternative signals as input into the balancing process.
Read "The Brain That Changes Itself" to get a feel for what might or might not be possible. Good stuff. Had practical insights for me as well.
Where it comes up
- Ask HN: Books you plan to read in 2020? 2019 · 3 recommendations
- Ask HN: Book under 100 pages that changed your life the most? 2021 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Mind bending books to read and never be the same as before? 2020 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Books you read in 2018? 2018 · 1 recommendation