I have recently become interested in how the brain works and topics such as dopamine, addiction and reward circuitry etc. That is why I would like to get into neuroscience but I assume I can't just jump in and start reading neuroscience textbooks so what should I read up on first before delving into it? Chemistry and biology? Also, how many books/how much information is enough to progress onto neuroscience.
>>8724559
>Study neuroscience
>Link brain to internet
>?????
>Profit
Just think about these concepts obsessively and you'll be golden.
>>8724565
i am already working on an equipment-free virtual reality system for the brain. imagine being able to 'start new game' in your brain and being in a whole new virtual world which feels completely real. you can also start sandboxes and bang your favorite pornstars. stay tuned for news.
maybe
-general chemistry
-intro psych
-the cell membrane and nervous system chapters of a physiology book
>>8724574
thank you for your help
Yes, chemistry and biology. Specifically biochemistry and cell biology.
>>8724644
So how much of these subjects is enough? Obviously these subject areas are quite large.
Anatomy. Lots of new detail about areas' functions coming out all the time now.
>how many books/how much information is enough to progress onto neuroscience
the equivalent of about 8 years in college
i'm gonna give you a cool book suggestion though, the man who mistook his wife for a hat
>>8724559
You can approach neuroscientific research from biochem, physiology, psychology, genetics, developmental biology and physics/engineering (mathematical modeling, new methodologies and imaging techniques). Choose whatever path you desire.
You should check a list of neuro degree courses in some university and books/material they use in those courses. Neuroscientific research is very variable between different universities and different faculties.
I am not in neuroscience, but in general, work through the high school material of chemistry and biology. Look up some introductory classes from a good university and see what they work through for their first classes, then pick up from there. If you just want to learn more about the field without going deep into it (which entails learning a lot of stuff way in-depth, including things you will not like), I think your time is spent better reading popsci books.