The NeuroGeneration: The new era in brain enhancement revolutionising the way we think, work and heal

by Tan Le

A highly engaging guided tour through the frontiers of what science knows about how the brain works, how to extend its power and how to fix it when it's broken.' - David Gillespie, author of Sweet Poison and Teen Brain'Tan Le writes with optimism and compassion about the extraordinary evolution of brain technology. Totally inspiring!' - Wendy McCarthy AO Technology now allows us to unlock the amazing potential of the human brain in ways we never dreamt were possible. Join award-winning inventor and entrepreneur Tan Le as she criss-crosses the globe, introducing the brilliant neurotech innovators and neuroscientists at the frontiers of brain enhancement.The NeuroGeneration offers an exciting glimpse into the new brain technologies that sound like science fiction, but are quickly becoming reality. They can enhance our ability to focus and learn, restore lost memories, improve our health, and offer life-changing assistance for people with disabilities. Tan Le shares fascinating stories from people whose lives have been transformed by these an endurance racer paralysed in a fall, who now walks thanks to neural stimulation and an exoskeleton; a man who drives a racing car with his mind; and a musician who masters Bach faster with headphones that zap his brain with electrical currents. She reveals a dizzying array of technologies in helping people whose brains have been impaired by dementia, epilepsy, stroke and injury; providing cranial stimulation to accelerate learning; and designing video games that may replace medications.For anyone working in business, marketing, health, psychology, education, or sport, The NeuroGeneration reveals the extraordinary opportunities that lie before us over the next decade.

287 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 4, 2020

Reviews

[David Mitchell · Rating 1 out of 5]

Firstly, I won a copy of this book from Allen & Unwin in March 2020:

"Congratulations on winning our newsletter giveaway of The NeuroGeneration by Tan Le, we hope you enjoy this book and we look forward to hearing what you think! Delivery will be within 7-10 business days of receiving this email and please let us know if there is any delay."

It was a pleasure to have the book as a COVID-19 iso-read.

Secondly, I was very disappointed with this book for two reasons.

Reason 1: the author seems to have completed a fairly limited review of the field (with an emphasis on talking about the experiences of her friends). As a result, the book lacks credibility as a wholesome summary of the current state of art.

Reason 2: the book undersells the opportunities and the future. Indeed, the book undersells the author's own product. If a reader walks away without understanding the trajectory of the author's own company and its products then the reader is hardly going to be inspired as to other products that are in the field.

[Aaron Overington · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyable read, albeit a little dated now such is the pace and speed of technology.