Brainscapes: The Warped, Wondrous Maps Written in Your Brain-And How They Guide You

An exploration of how perception, thought, and action are products of maps etched into your brain—and how technology can use them to read your mind.

Your brain is a collection of maps. That is no metaphor: scrawled across your brain's surfaces are actual maps of the sights, sounds, and actions that hold the key to your survival. Scientists first began uncovering these maps over a century ago, but we are only now beginning to unlock their secrets—and comprehend their profound impact on our l...