Michael Gazzaniga: Understanding ‘Both Sides Of The Brain’

Michael Gazzaniga was one of the first to observe what is now a foundational theory in neuroscience: that the right and left hemispheres of the brain work on separate agendas, and have different strengths. Tales from Both Sides of the Brain–called a “fascinating memoir” (Booklist)–chronicles his trek into the mind and shares stories of the patients, friends, and other scientists who made the journey possible. He’ll give insight not only into his discoveries about the brain, but anecdotes about what it’s like being a scientist and “the father of cognitive neuroscience.”