A Trick of the Mind: How the Brain Invents Your Reality

by Daniel Yon Narrated by Not Yet Available

Overview

For readers of Adam Grant's Think Again and Lisa Genova's Remember comes A Trick of the Mind, in which groundbreaking neuroscientist Daniel Yon pieces together cutting¿edge research to argue that the brain is a scientist, profoundly reshaping how we think about how we think.

How does your brain decide what it's seeing, from the physical world to other people? For decades, scientists have tried to understand how our brains work, not realizing that the answer lies much closer to home than it seems. The latest research in neuroscience and psychology suggests that the brain is doing the same thing that the scientists are: using past experiences to build theories of how the world works, and using these models to predict and make sense of it. Through this process, your brain constructs the reality that you live in.

Daniel Yon takes the research one step further, uncovering how your brain colors your perception of the world, the judgements you make about other people, and the beliefs you form about yourself. These mental processes help us navigate the world-but can also lead us astray, causing us to believe outlandish conspiracy theories or to see things that aren't really there. By understanding the ways each of our brains construct our realities, we can better engage with other communities and make more informed approaches to mental illness. With cutting-edge research and transformative practical applications, A Trick of the Mind will revolutionize the way you think.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

A fascinating insight into how your brain conjures up its picture of the surrounding world, models the inner mental states of others, and understands itself. This book will profoundly change the way you consider your own mind.”

—Lewis Dartnell, bestselling author of The Knowledge, Origins and Being Human

"You will not a find a more up-to-date or more compelling account of how a mind emerges from the brain."—Chris Frith, Emeritus Professor of Neuropsychology at University College London

"A Trick of the Mind shatters the illusion of objective reality, revealing how our brains actively construct our perceptions, often shaping them in surprising and misleading ways. With captivating storytelling and cutting-edge science, neuroscientist Daniel Yon explores the power and the perils of the brain's internal models, offering a provocative look at the hidden forces shaping our thoughts, beliefs, and even our sanity. Prepare to question everything you thought you knew."
 —Daniel Z. Lieberman, author of The Molecule of More

Product Details

BN ID:	2940194587315
Publisher:	Hachette Audio
Publication date:	09/09/2025
Edition description:	Unabridged