: With approximately 86 billion neurons and up to 1 quadrillion connections , its storage capacity is considered virtually unlimited.
Imagine your life as a grand estate being built in real-time. Science tells us that through every interaction and experience you have. Just as a house requires a sturdy foundation, the experiences in your earliest years physical architecture of your developing brain, setting the stage for a lifetime of mental function. The Disconnected Mind : With approximately 86 billion neurons and up
Consider the true story of , who at 34 suffered a massive stroke that fundamentally altered her perception of reality. Just as a house requires a sturdy foundation,
: Her brain scans revealed damage to the "white matter" pathways that connect vision to language. Yet, through the brain's incredible neuroplasticity , she eventually regained her ability to write and adapted to a new, quieter version of herself. The Constant Creator Yet, through the brain's incredible neuroplasticity , she
: When you read a story about someone kicking a ball, your brain's motor cortex actually activates as if you were doing it yourself. The Future of the Brain
Even as you read this, your brain is performing miracles behind the scenes:
: It generates enough electrical current to power a 25-watt light bulb .
