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The connectome, the blueprint of the brain's neural networks and a map of the human mind—let us explore the understanding necessary for the interplay between the brain and consciousness.
Following the world map, the connectome is another map that humanity is striving to complete—the map of the brain. Where will the completion of the connectome, or the map of the brain, lead us? And where do we stand now? Above all, why do we seek to complete the map of the brain? What do we hope to achieve through its completion? Whether it is a small city, a metropolis, or another country, having a map of the region you wish to visit is extremely useful. This is because it facilitates setting
Connectome: Map of the Brain, A Brain Science Guide for Beginners. If I were to define this book in a single phrase, it would be a brain science guide for beginners. The author describes the history of brain research in chronological order. Starting with how we have historically conceived of how the brain works, the book explains how we should think about it now, and goes further to the current state of research. Therefore, looking only at the table of contents, it might appear dry, like an
Compared to previous books on the brain, this one possesses depth, but it does not seem easy for the general public to understand. Personally, I believe speed-reading it once and then reading it thoroughly afterwards would aid comprehension. Where exactly are our memories stored? And how do we think, judge, and act? In a sense, it appears to traverse various fields, ranging from neuroscience to philosophy and religion. While it is difficult to summarize such a broad scope concisely, one can
Currently, the fervor for brain science is stronger than ever. We tend to dismiss our minds and emotions as invisible mental products, questioning where they originate. However, upon closer examination, our minds, memories, and emotions may actually be byproducts driven by hormones and the brain. It can be said that our minds exist because our bodies exist. In this sense, the brain's infinite secrets remain filled with question marks, no matter how deeply we delve into them. We are always
Seung Hyun-jun: Connectome, the map of the brain
How are the human mind, memory, and personality stored and utilized in the brain? *The Connectome: A Map of the Brain*. This is the first popular book written by MIT Professor Seung Hyun-joon, a world-renowned authority in the field of connectome research—called the greatest scientific revolution since the Human Genome Project and attracting the attention of the global scientific community. It covers the research process, achievements, and future vision of the connectome, fully capturing everything about Human Connectome research, an unprecedented project aimed at understanding every connection structure and activity principle of 100 billion neurons. From 19th-century phrenology to connectome research utilizing cutting-edge technologies like fMRI, this book excitingly unravels the experiments of countless scientists who sought to understand the structure of the brain and solve its mysteries, as well as the development of neuroscience aimed at creating a map of the brain. Furthermore, it forecasts the future of connectomy, which will fundamentally change the meaning of life and death, going beyond merely explaining the principles by which our memories, minds, and personalities are stored and utilized in the brain.
Korean title: 커넥톰 뇌의 지도
Korean author: 승현준
Korean publisher: 김영사
ISBN-13: 9788934967057
Reviews
The connectome, the blueprint of the brain's neural networks and a map of the human mind—let us explore the understanding necessary for the interplay between the brain and consciousness.
Following the world map, the connectome is another map that humanity is striving to complete—the map of the brain. Where will the completion of the connectome, or the map of the brain, lead us? And where do we stand now? Above all, why do we seek to complete the map of the brain? What do we hope to achieve through its completion? Whether it is a small city, a metropolis, or another country, having a map of the region you wish to visit is extremely useful. This is because it facilitates setting
Connectome: Map of the Brain, A Brain Science Guide for Beginners. If I were to define this book in a single phrase, it would be a brain science guide for beginners. The author describes the history of brain research in chronological order. Starting with how we have historically conceived of how the brain works, the book explains how we should think about it now, and goes further to the current state of research. Therefore, looking only at the table of contents, it might appear dry, like an
Compared to previous books on the brain, this one possesses depth, but it does not seem easy for the general public to understand. Personally, I believe speed-reading it once and then reading it thoroughly afterwards would aid comprehension. Where exactly are our memories stored? And how do we think, judge, and act? In a sense, it appears to traverse various fields, ranging from neuroscience to philosophy and religion. While it is difficult to summarize such a broad scope concisely, one can
Currently, the fervor for brain science is stronger than ever. We tend to dismiss our minds and emotions as invisible mental products, questioning where they originate. However, upon closer examination, our minds, memories, and emotions may actually be byproducts driven by hormones and the brain. It can be said that our minds exist because our bodies exist. In this sense, the brain's infinite secrets remain filled with question marks, no matter how deeply we delve into them. We are always
