Out of Your Mind
The Biggest Mysteries of the Human Brain
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Out of Your Mind
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Narrated by:
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Jorge Cham
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Dwayne Godwin
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Written by:
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Jorge Cham
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Dwayne Godwin
About this listen
From the creator of WE HAVE NO IDEA, an introductory journey into your own mind—if your inner voice had a Ph.D. in brain science, cracked jokes, and drew cartoons.
Why do you love? Why do you lie? What makes you happy? Every single thought you have comes from one place: your brain. But what makes it tick? How much of it have we decoded, and how much of it remains an impenetrable mystery?
Join best-selling author and online cartoonist Jorge Cham and neuroscientist Dwayne Godwin on a deep dive into the fascinating world of the human brain, in which they will explore questions such as: What is consciousness? Where is you in the brain? And do we have free will? All while illuminating everything we know (and DON’T know) about one of the most complex objects in the known universe. Think of it as conversation-ammunition for your next cocktail party, or a quick fascinating listen while you’re in the bathroom (don’t worry, the chapters aren’t that long). Centered around questions we all ask ourselves at some point but don’t usually have answers to, Out of Your Mind is an illustrated book about the brain that isn’t too brainy. Playful, accessible, and deeply insightful, it’s the one brain book that’s truly accessible and suitable for all brains.
*Includes a downloadable PDF of selected illustrations and comics from the book
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
©2025 Jorge Cham and Dwayne Godwin (P)2025 Random House AudioWhat the critics say
“Out of Your Mind is a highly creative way to convey science, especially about that most mysterious of all human organs, the brain. This is no dry text book, nor a comic book. It is a fun-filled trip, with clear and easy to read explanations, humor and wit, entertaining illustrations, and good storytelling to boot.”—Alan Lightman, author of The Transcendent Brain
“Filled with wit (visual and verbal), charm, and good sense, Out of Your Mind is an inviting and enjoyable way to learn about the human brain.”—Steven Pinker, Johnstone Professor of Psychology, Harvard University, and the author of How the Mind Works and Rationality
“For anyone curious about the new frontiers of brain science, from why we love to how we remember, this playful and accessible approach is the perfect place to start.”—Casey Schwartz, author of In the Mind Fields: Exploring the New Science of Neuropsychoanalysis