Book Summary

Phantoms in the Brain, written by neuroscientist V.S. Ramachandran and Sandra Blakeslee, delves into the intriguing world of neurology and human consciousness. The book presents a series of case studies on patients with bizarre neurological disorders, which help to shed light on the functioning of the brain. Ramachandran explores topics such as phantom limb pain, the brain’s adaptability, and what these phenomena say about human experience.