--- product_id: 61392595 title: "The Idiot Brain" price: "S$37" currency: SGD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sg/products/61392595-the-idiot-brain store_origin: SG region: Singapore --- # The Idiot Brain **Price:** S$37 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Idiot Brain - **How much does it cost?** S$37 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sg](https://www.desertcart.sg/products/61392595-the-idiot-brain) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description ''Compelling and wise and rational.'' - Jon Ronson ''A wonderful introduction to neuroscience, and deserves to be widely read.'' - Independent Motion sickness. Nightmares. Forgetting people''s names. Why did I walk into this room?? For something supposedly so brilliant and evolutionarily advanced, the human brain is pretty messy, fallible and disorganised. In The Idiot Brain neuroscientist Dean Burnett celebrates the imperfections of the human brain in all their glory, and the impact of these quirks on our daily lives. Expertly researched and entertainingly written, this book is for anyone who has wondered why their brain seems to be sabotaging their life, and what on earth it is really up to. Review: Explaining our odd behavior with humor - First, with a five star rating I obviously enjoyed it. I'm not exactly sure if there is a particular target audience for this book but suspect many may get bogged down in unfamiliar vocabulary unless they have a biology or psychology background, which I do. But, I do not think that type of background is necessary to enjoy this book and only mention it if you cringe at the thought of any discussions involving brain anatomy and neurotransmitters; the author is a funny neuroscientist after all so it should be expected. The book is well written with humor effectively used to make important points. It is an easy read that I enjoyed on a cruise. I found it to be a very good summary of what is currently understood in human biology/psychology as it relates to our behavior and think it would be excellent mandatory reading toward the end of an undergraduate degree program. The simplicity and humor in all the chapters demonstrates how well the author understands the material and certain he would be a delight to listen to in person. Great book! Review: Entertaining overview of your thought box - It's good. Entertaining but not hilarious. Interesting overview of how the brain really guides our thinking. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #3,961,136 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #329 in Cognitive Psychology (Books) #1,108 in Medical Neuropsychology #1,787 in Popular Neuropsychology | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,960 Reviews | ## Images ![The Idiot Brain - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/819kXBQr8RL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Explaining our odd behavior with humor *by J***T on September 12, 2016* First, with a five star rating I obviously enjoyed it. I'm not exactly sure if there is a particular target audience for this book but suspect many may get bogged down in unfamiliar vocabulary unless they have a biology or psychology background, which I do. But, I do not think that type of background is necessary to enjoy this book and only mention it if you cringe at the thought of any discussions involving brain anatomy and neurotransmitters; the author is a funny neuroscientist after all so it should be expected. The book is well written with humor effectively used to make important points. It is an easy read that I enjoyed on a cruise. I found it to be a very good summary of what is currently understood in human biology/psychology as it relates to our behavior and think it would be excellent mandatory reading toward the end of an undergraduate degree program. The simplicity and humor in all the chapters demonstrates how well the author understands the material and certain he would be a delight to listen to in person. Great book! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Entertaining overview of your thought box *by P***H on February 5, 2026* It's good. Entertaining but not hilarious. Interesting overview of how the brain really guides our thinking. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I Learned So Much about the Brain, and I Loved It! *by B***R on October 19, 2019* I read this book in preparation to prepare for my interview with the author for the School for Good Living Podcast. Dean is a smart and funny guy who marries the worlds of comedy and brain science in a way that's informative and entertaining. Unlike another reviewer, I thought his metaphors and explanations are masterful. I've read A LOT about the brain and cognition, and I still learned a lot from this book, and I had fun in the process. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Idiot Brain - Say Why to Drugs: Everything You Need to Know About the Drugs We Take and Why We Get High - The Psychopath Whisperer: The Science of Those Without Conscience --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sg/products/61392595-the-idiot-brain](https://www.desertcart.sg/products/61392595-the-idiot-brain) --- *Product available on Desertcart Singapore* *Store origin: SG* *Last updated: 2026-05-25*