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I found this book enjoyable and well-written in a conversational, folksy and approachable manner. It is not an in-depth analysis of the human brain. This book is really more of a personal philosophical journey with a scientific and philosophic literature review in the middle and an personal plea in the conclusion.
The scientific and medical theories he explore are very interesting. Alper explains multiple studies and sources showing many mystical religious experiences are really just specific neu ...more
The scientific and medical theories he explore are very interesting. Alper explains multiple studies and sources showing many mystical religious experiences are really just specific neu ...more
Wonderful evolution of the brain with religious basis. One of my 2008 favorites.
The best book I read. The mind is really a wonderful thing. Understanding how are mind works will enlighten our so called faith. I like this book because the author is not just stating his opinion about God but he also based his opinion thru scientific researches about how are brain works. and that is really incredible. Read to know why God is part of our brain. and The way you think will never be the same again.
There is a small area of the limbic system in the brain where humans identify and experience god or any other spiritual feelings. Just because you can't see god doesn't mean you can't see how thinking about god changes the brain.
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Nov 11, 2007
Annie
marked it as queue-with-mike
Oct 05, 2013
Maya
marked it as to-read
