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If the conscious mind--the part you consider to be you--is just the tip of the iceberg, what is the rest doing? In this sparkling and provocative book, renowned neuroscientist David Eagleman navigates the depths of the subconscious brain to illuminate its surprising mysteries. Why can your foot move halfway to the brake pedal before you become consciously aware of danger ahead? Is there a true Mel Gibson? How is your brain like a conflicted democracy engaged in civil war? What do Odysseus and the subprime mortgage meltdown have in common? Why are people whose names begin with J more like to marry other people whose names begin with J? And why is it so difficult to keep a secret? Taking in brain damage, plane spotting, dating, drugs, beauty, infidelity, synesthesia, criminal law, artificial intelligence, and visual illusions, Incognito is a thrilling subsurface exploration of the mind and all its contradictions.

THE NUMBER ONE IRISH BESTSELLER WINNER OF THE SUNDAY INDEPENDENT NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR AWARD SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2021 DUBLIN LITERARY AWARD 'A rare jewel' John Banville 'A genuine page-turner' Donal Ryan 'This is how you tell a story' Cecelia Ahern At the bar of a grand hotel in a small Irish town sits 84-year-old Maurice Hannigan. He's alone, as usual - though tonight is anything but. Over the course of this evening, he will raise five toasts to the five people who have meant the most to him. Through these stories - of unspoken joy and regret, a secret tragedy kept hidden, a fierce love that never found its voice - the life of one man will powerfully and poignantly be laid bare. 'A book to savour and pass on. An absolute joy' Sunday Mirror 'A rich and moving story, a poetic voice and unforgettable character in Maurice' Elle

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