The Beauty and the Brain is a masterpiece. From the top neuroscience genius of our time, Dr. Thatcher combines philosophy,
mathematics, and neuroscience in a fascinating new approach that reveals the secrets of genius and creativity. This book has forever changed the way I view the brain and gave me unique insight into human behavior.”

Richard D. Abbey, Ph.D., BCN, QEEGD

In this book, you find many mesmerizing patterns and universal laws shared by brains and nature in common. You will understand why mathematics is the language of the brain and on your discovery from Fibonacci numbers to the Golden Ratio and Friston’s principle of minimal entropy, you will acquire a deep understanding of how the brain really works. If you want to invite your Brain to a unique and divine banquet then you are served it in Dr. Robert Thatcher’s book “The Aesthetic Compass.”

Georges Otte, M.D.

Dr. Thatcher has once again enriched all of us who strive to live at the intersection of modern (i.e. computational) neuroscience and the
Arts with this exciting and deeply thoughtful new book. To understand how physics, mathematics, biology, and the evolution of the nervous system are inextricably linked requires
a depth of understanding few scientists or creatives have achieved. The reader will not be disappointed by this wonderful and illuminating new volume.

William A. Lambos, Ph.D. Licensed Neuropsychologist, BCN Computational Neuroscientist

Beauty and the Brain: The aesthetic compass” is another fascinating book released by Dr. Robert Thatcher- brilliant neuroscientist and futuristic mind. You will find this book being both enjoyable and insightful. Must read book for sure.

J. Lucas Koberda, M.D, Ph.D., Neurologist

It is an honor that I offer a few words about the upcoming release of Dr. Thatcher’s new and
paradigm-expanding book, “Beauty and the Brain: The Aesthetic Compass.” It does so much, not only to deepen our experiential relationship with this bottom-up/top-down dynamic of our drives and emotions, but it reveals the beauty evident before us in all spheres of life, further guiding us discovering the joys and wonder of the limitless treasures in the Golden Proportion and Variational Principle. For those of us in careers involving the study and healing of the brain, these words from a master educator, rich with years of experience in models of aesthetics, mathematics, philosophy, and neuroscience, you are in for a delightful journey further opening your eyes, psyche, and spirit to beauty and the brain.”

Robert P. Turner, MD, MSCR, QEEGD, BCN