BRAINCYCLES, BRAINWAVES, BRAINSTATES, AND THE DAILY TRANCE

We know so much about the human biocomputer, and yet we know so little.And we make use of very little of what we do know.Although we don’t need to know as much as neuroscientists, maybe we should know at least as much about our brains as we know about our cars and our computers. And this simple knowledge can translate directly into greater personal effectiveness,career success, and greater contributions to our organizations. Let’s start with a better understanding of the patterns of mental process. In the following discussion, when we refer to the brain, let’s keep in mind that we’re usually referring to the entire biocomputer, of which the brain is the central processor.