Know Thyself excerpt: What makes human brains special?
Slate has relationships with various online retailers. If you buy something through our links, Slate may earn an affiliate commission. We update links when possible, but note that deals can expire and all prices are subject to change. All prices were up to date at the time of publication. This excerpt is adapted with permission from by Stephen M. Fleming, published by Basic Books. Copyright 2021 by Stephen M. Fleming. A variety of preserved brains can be seen at the Hunterian Museum in London, near the law courts of Lincoln’s Inn Fields. The museum is home to a marvelous colle...