Isabel M. Martins, Maria M. Pedrosa, Madalena Matoso - Cá Dentro

In ancient times, it was believed that the organ responsible for our thoughts and emotions was the heart. Today, we know that everything we are — thoughts, emotions, decisions, ideas — happens within the brain, in continuous communication with the rest of the body.

But how does a thought come to life? How does the brain work? How does the brain store what it learns? How does it feel, create, invent, and make each of us a unique and irreplaceable person? Created with the support of a team of neuroscientists, philosophers, and psychologists, Inside Here follows the evolution of the brain from the very first second, shows us the incredible reality built with the help of our senses, explains how we learn, decide, and act, and also how we connect with other people, other brains. If all the experiences of life help shape our brain, we hope this reading will contribute to an even more curious, motivated, and happy brain.