Each of us lives between two entangled universes.

One started with a Big Bang and the other with a big brain. They are both infinite; one stretches across outer space and the other fills inner space but they define each other by their coexistence.

Cerebral Entanglements unravels the neuroscience underlying the great emotional themes of our lives. It explains why we may fall short and what we need to do to go out long.

If we want to change our lives and carve our own path, we’ve got to understand how our brains shape everything. It’s not just about figuring out how our conscious thoughts work; it’s about diving into the hidden depths of our subconscious, the driving force behind our lives and society. 

Lucky for us, we’re the first generation that can actually “see” human thought, emotions, and decisions as they happen, thanks to mind-blowing neuroimaging. We can witness our conscious thoughts in action while also peeking into the unconscious realm where our desires and urges reside. It’s like unlocking a whole new world of insights.

And guess what? The key to this mind-bending exploration will arrive on February 11, 2025.



That’s when my next book, Cerebral Entanglements: How The Brain Shapes Our Public and Private Lives, hits the shelves. I can’t contain my excitement to share the secrets of how our brains shape every aspect of our lives.

Look, deep down, we’re all the same. We know there’s more to us than meets the eye, and we can do better than where we are now. We crave to break free, tap into our potential, and become the best versions of ourselves. But the big question is, how?

If you’re anything like me, you’re finally fed up and ready to set off on a journey of Living and Loving Better. And to make that happen, you’ll need a trusty guidebook…

 

Discover four vital insights for a fulfilling life:

  1. Emotional Mastery: Learn how understanding emotions can foster deeper connections. The hormone oxytocin plays a crucial role in bonding, enhancing happiness, and strengthening relationships, whether in families or teams.
  2. Achieving Flow: Experience the joy of flow states, where time seems to disappear as you become engrossed in tasks. Surprisingly, these states occur more often at work than on vacation, especially when your brain is challenged and ready to excel.
  3. Political Unity: Despite political differences, brain studies reveal that genetic influences shape many of our political values, showing that we share more common ground than we realize on major issues like immigration and education.
  4. Maturity and Growth: As we age, our brains develop fibers that help control impulsive behavior, showcasing how maturity leads to wiser decision-making over time.

 

Cerebral Entanglements takes you on a captivating odyssey through the neural pathways of human emotion. With eloquence and clarity, Hamilton unravels the intricate web of our brain’s inner workings, revealing how the complex interplay of neurons and synapses shapes our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Andrew Weil, MD

Director of Center for Integrative Medicine, University of Arizona

Author of Eight Weeks to Optimal Health and Natural Health, Natural Medicine

 Cerebral Entanglements represents a remarkable and fresh contribution to neuroscientific literature for the general reader. Hamilton’s engaging prose makes complex concepts understandable, earning him a place among the best scientific storytellers.”

                                         

     — Linda Klein, RN, Executive Producer, Grey’s Anatomy, Nip/Tuck

Our brains run our life and shape our beings. But we still all feel like we should be able to do better. Be happier. Kinder. Laugh more and love more. 
That’s why I wrote Cerebral Entanglements. It’s my personal quest—to understand my own life, those close to me, and to unravel the intricacies of our minds that govern how we see the world and the world sees us.

 

Why me? Simple. I’ve been infatuated with the human brain since I was thirteen, spending a lifetime as a Harvard-trained brain surgeon and neuroscientist, seeking to grasp its inner workings.

Why now? Because we’re the fortunate ones, belonging to the generation that can witness human thought and emotions in real-time through groundbreaking brain scans. We can finally unveil the forces that shape our destiny, identity, and future. Countless generations have dreamt of this: to truly know ourselves, to see ourselves.

So, let me ask you: Are you ready to uncover the secrets of your brain and embark on a life-changing adventure?
If the answer is yes, join me within the pages of Cerebral Entanglements. It’s time to see and know yourself like never before. Get ready for the ride of a lifetime!

CHANGE THE WIRING AND CHANGE THE OUTCOME

Think of a dumb decision you made in the past. Go on: pull up a really bad, dumb decision. Try to recapture that moment. The time you turned down the wrong path? Missed an opportunity? A trip? The time you did not hold out for love? The time you did not lend a helping hand?

Let me ask you: would you do it differently? You’re damn straight you would! 

Why? Because you have lived with the consequences of that bad call. You’ve had time to reconsider the outcomes. You’ve grown wise. And you’ve grown courageous enough to let your judgment hold your emotions in check. You’ve mastered quite a bit of wiring in your brain since then. It’s not the same brain and it will no longer be the same outcome. 

Cerebral Entanglements is about finding that power wherever you decide to look for it in your life.

In Cerebral Entanglements, Hamilton proves that the human brain is the ultimate frontier of discovery. With the precision of a neuroscientist and the passion of a poet, he guides readers through the latest breakthroughs in brain science, unveiling the neural basis of our most profound human experiences. This book is an intellectual adventure that will leave you in awe of the three-pound universe nestled within your skull.

— Admiral (Ret) Richard Carmona, MD, MPH, FACS

17th Surgeon General of The United States

Cerebral Entanglements is the opportunity to become entangled in a brilliant mind. This is not a book of self-help wisdom; Instead, it is a series of adventure stories detailing how wisdom is constructed within the architecture of the brain- written by a renowned brain surgeon. Each time you pick up this book, you will have a better sense of where you are coming from.

—Stephen Kiesling, Spirituality & Health editor and Olympic oarsman

The accumulation of meaningful understanding of the workings of the brain and mind over the last few decades is brought to life in this exceptionally informative book. Addressing such widely varied topics as altruism, laughter, music, stress, fear, time, consciousness and spirituality, these recent neuroscientific developments are woven together by a master storyteller and brilliant scientist. Dr. Hamilton richly interconnects the overall tapestry of research in a most illuminating fashion. Not to be missed!

— Eben Alexander, MD. Former Harvard Neurosurgeon and author of Proof of Heaven, The Map of Heaven, and Living in a Mindful Universe

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