David Eagleman
David Eagleman is a TED speaker who has written 3 quality-verified books, paired here with their talk.
As the creator of stacks of compelling research, books and now the 6-part PBS series The Brain, grey matter expert David Eagleman is our most visible evangelist for neuroscience. He has helmed ground-breaking studies on time perception, brain plasticity and neurolaw. His latest research explores technology that bypasses sensory impairment -- such as a smartphone-controlled vest that translates sound into patterns of vibration for the deaf. Eagleman is also the author of Sum, an internationally bestselling short story collection speculating on life, death and what it means to be human. Translated into 28 languages, Sum has been turned into two separate operas at the Sydney Opera House and the Royal Opera House in London.
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What books has David Eagleman written?
David Eagleman has written 3 books in the Books Worth Reading catalogue: "Brain", "Incognito", "Sum". Each is quality-verified and paired with their TED talk.
What does David Eagleman write about?
David Eagleman's books on Books Worth Reading cover Science & Technology, Fiction & Literature.
What is David Eagleman known for?
David Eagleman has established himself as neuroscience's most charismatic interpreter, translating cutting-edge research into narratives that fundamentally challenge how we understand ourselves. His intellectual project centers on a provocative thesis: the brain constructs our reality rather than si...
What is David Eagleman's TED talk?
David Eagleman's TED talk is "Can we create new senses for humans?" (2015). It is paired with their books on Books Worth Reading.