Can You Rewire Your Brain?
3 Quarks Daily • 2/3/2026
Summary
The article by Peter Lukacs at Aeon Magazine discusses the popular belief that individuals can "rewire" their brains after events such as a stroke, trauma, or by learning new skills. This concept suggests that even with just 10 minutes a day using the right app, the brain can be restored following an assault.
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