“The Rise and Fall of the Human Mind” by Dr. Martin Jan Stransky

About the book:

This is the story about us, written for us. The book is the product of exhaustive research and compilation, groundbreaking in its synthesis and scope, merging the laws of evolution with today’s knowledge in the neurosciences.

The result is a stark critique of current thinking in today’s world. The writing is clear and understandable, mixing metaphor and humor with science.

The book begins with the formation of our brain, explaining how it developed, what it can do, and how it influences our thinking without us knowing it. Next are fascinating neurological explanations of social functions, such as love, religion, and politics, which challenge our current societal myths and practices.  From there it’s a journey outward, examining the superior capabilities of the human mind, the emergence of human consciousness and its link to the universe and the transcendence that we have as human beings.  

The final section is a step-by-step account of just how our progressive reliance on digital technology is transforming our society and minds for the worse, thus threatening our very existence. 

About the Author:

Martin Jan Stránský MD FACP,  is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Neurology at Yale. His professional focus is on the impact that cultural and technological forces have on the structure and function of the human brain, and how they are affecting its evolution. In this regard, he has given hundreds of lectures and presentations, both in Europe as well as in the United States.

As the direct descendant of a prominent Czechoslovak family, he is currently based in Prague, where he serves as a medical advisor to heads of state, ministers, and local as well as international organisations. In addition to directing his medical clinic, he promotes and directs local as well as international medical education initiatives.

Dr. Stransky is the author of numerous publications, articles and monographs, including the Czech award-winning book for satire Diary of a Doctor from Tinyville. He is the recipient of the Award for Cultural Excellence for his work in publishing from the Masaryk Foundation. 

When not practicing medicine, Dr. Stransky devotes his time to his family, his vineyard, and playing the Scottish bagpipes at sunset.

What’s Inside:

Explore the facscinating world of the human brain in this easy-to-read book, broken into four engaging sections.

1. Part one takes us back to the Big Bang and the origins of life, tracing the evolutionary steps that led to the formation of the human brain and its structure. It explores how our brain learns, makes decisions, and why we are often irrational.
2. In the second part the focus shifts to what makes us human, examining how the brain creates emotions, social behaviors, and fundamental aspects of society, such as morals, politics, and religion.
3. Third part ventures into the new frontier of neurophilosophy, combining neuroscience with quantum physics to explore consciousness, its link to the universe, and what death might reveal about its true nature.
4. Finally, the fourth part looks ahead to the future, revealing how the rise of digital technology is reshaping our minds and society, and offering solutions to reverse this dangerous trend before it’s too late.

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