El florecimiento de las neuronas

We all like to think that the brain doesn't necessarily have to deteriorate with age. This is why the increasingly abundant field of research on neurogenesis in adults —that is, the birth of nerve cells even after the organism's development is complete— is so fascinating. Michela Matteoli metaphorically calls it "the blossoming of neurons" and imagines the brain as a garden that, when properly watered, replaces withered shoots with new ones, adds leaves to its tree branches, and sees flowers bloom that weren't there before. With her characteristic clarity and narrative style, this renowned neuroscientist dispels many prejudices about how we are made and helps us understand, thanks to the latest discoveries and studies she herself follows, how it is possible to cultivate our intelligence throughout our lives. The book concludes with a captivating section dedicated to the most pressing current issues, analyzed through a neuroscientific lens. Should we fear artificial intelligence? Why does racism exist? What is the origin of conflicts? What happens to the brain during a war? The author hopes for a springtime of the mind and of the species, in which every individual can aspire to full and complete human, intellectual, emotional, and ethical flourishing.