: Reviews scientific results of how consistent meditation practice reshapes neural pathways.
: Likely a tribute to Santiago Ramón y Cajal, focusing on the historical and structural foundations of neuroscience.
: The central thesis, explaining how the brain acts as an actor that reproduces and imitates social and internal signals. El espejo del cerebro - Nazareth Castellanos.zip
: Explores the neuroscience of attention and how meditation trains the brain to remain in the "now".
(2021), written by neuroscientist Nazareth Castellanos , is a brief yet profound essay that explores how neuroscience and meditation intersect to help us understand ourselves. The book demystifies the brain as an isolated organ, presenting it instead as a "mirror" that reflects our physical body, our emotions, and our interactions with the world. Core Structure and Content : Reviews scientific results of how consistent meditation
: Examines the "refractory period"—the time when we are essentially hijacked by an emotion and can only see memories that justify it.
: Discusses the biological mechanics of voluntary control over distractions. : Explores the neuroscience of attention and how
The book is organized into several key chapters that bridge scientific research with philosophical reflection: