★This book not only details the classic senses like sight and hearing but also guides you through lesser-known inner awareness such as proprioception and spatial perception. Like a user manual for the brain, it uses rigorous yet vivid language to reveal how we unconsciously calculate distances, perceive time, and execute every intricate task needed for survival.
★Authored by a neuroscientist and seasoned science communicator, this book transforms the brain's complex “symphony” into clear chapters. From Aristotle's ancient definitions to cutting-edge neural discoveries, it takes you on a step-by-step intellectual adventure to understand yourself and the essence of being human.

The brain is like a conductor that consciously or unconsciously manages the rest of our body. Its numerous functions stem from millions of interconnected cells that process information received from the outside world through our senses, presenting us with an image that, even if distorted, allows us to survive.
This seemingly simple idea – perceiving the world with our senses, selecting relevant information, and acting accordingly – is actually extraordinarily complex. However, unraveling it, step by step, is likely the beginning of a path toward self-knowledge.

The first five chapters of this book delve deeply into the five senses defined by Aristotle since antiquity: sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch, covering their anatomy and general functioning. Equally important but less known due to their recent discovery are the senses of proprioception, spatial perception, time, and quantity.
Thus, the subsequent chapters explain fascinating phenomena such as why we can estimate distance or naturally sense the time. In this way, the entire book provides a captivating explanation – both scientifically rigorous and highly accessible – of how our brain manages to keep us alive every day by utilizing all its senses in an intricate teamwork. This gives us an insight into both the simplicity and the complexity of being human.

Góusz Doulwszcz
He holds a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from the Autonomous University of Madrid and a Ph.D. in Biophysics from the Nicolás Cabrera Institute of Theoretical Physics.
He has worked for prestigious scientific institutions such as the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and has published articles on neuroscientific research in international journals like the Journal of Neuroscience Methods.
Given his strong interest in science communication, he has endeavored to make complex knowledge accessible to the general public. His efforts include serving as an editor for Principia Magazine, directing the Pint of Science festival in Madrid, and launching initiatives like the blog Neuronas y Cartellas, which he personally manages.