Ginny Smith studied Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge, specialising in Psychology and Neuroscience, and now spreads her love of her subject as a science writer and presenter. Ginny performs a range of science shows about the brain at science festivals and teaches at the University of Cambridge’s Institute of Continuing Education. She is a presenter and producer for the British Psychological Society’s Psych Crunch podcast, and a regular on the Cosmic Shambles Network. For several years she worked with the Naked Scientists, and produced and presented a weekly science show for Cambridge TV. She loves to write science articles for a general audience, and has written several books for DK, targeted at a younger audience. Overloaded is her first title for a popular science readership.
A delightfully fascinating and useful guide suitable for anyone who has been wondering what their brain is up to. --Robin Ince, The Infinite Monkey Cage Overloaded explains the breathtaking complexity and versatility of the chemicals that make us what we are, in a warm, engaging, and informative way. An impressive feat indeed. --Dean Burnett, neuroscientist and author of The Happy Brain Ginny's curiosity, engaging style and personal touches stir all the right brain chemicals. The book considers some weighty questions without ever becoming overloaded. --Dr Jon Sutton Managing Editor, The Psychologist Ginny Smith brings clarity with aplomb, revealing the chemistry behind how we sleep, what we fear, who we love and even what we remember. --New Scientist Books of the Year