After all, across the population there are slight differences in brain function, and sometimes these translate directly into different ways of experiencing the world. And each individual believes his way is reality.

Consciousness is the smallest player in the operations of the brain.

Neuroscience over the next 50 years is going to introduce things that are mind-blowing.

Vision is more than looking.

There are three deaths. The first is when the body ceases to function. The second is when the body is consigned to the grave. The third is that moment, sometime in the future, when your name is spoken for the last time.

One of the most impressive features of brains - and especially human brains - is the flexibility to learn almost any kind of task that comes its way.

If you ever feel lazy or dull, take heart: you're the busiest, brightest thing on the planet.