The Spike: An Epic Journey Through the Brain in 2.1 Seconds

The Spike is an extraordinary journey through the human brain, revealing the incredible story of a single neural impulse and its impact on our daily lives.

This book takes readers on a vivid adventure, exploring how spikes are born, transmitted, and lead us to action.

With decades of research in neuroscience, Humphries delves into mysteries such as why most neurons are silent, what causes spontaneous firing, and why most spikes fail to reach their destination.

The Spike presents a new vision of the brain, where fundamental computations are carried out by spontaneous spikes that predict what will happen in the world.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding how our brains work and how they help us perceive, decide, and react quickly enough for survival.