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An expert in neuroplasticity, David Eagleman explains how the brain appears to be less hardwired than previously thought, and constantly alters its interconnections to maximize its receptivity. While outlining his theory of ‘infotropism’ with scientific examples and everyday anecdotes, he relates his argument to unusual phenomena, such as synesthesia; the purpose of dreams; and how modern wearable devices are revolutionizing the way the human sensory system functions.