8 Things Scientists Still Don't Understand About Your Brain

2. How Does It All Work So Smoothly?

One thing that astonishes lots of neuroscientists is just how smoothly it all seems to work, given that every one of our thoughts and movements is generated by a haphazard collection of electrical impulses.

One of the major issues our brain have to overcome, is that it receives different signals from different senses at different times.

Your brain is a master of illusion. For example, if you clap your hands in front of you, the light will travel faster than the sound, but your auditory system will actually process it faster than your visual system, and (as per our discussions about free will) your brain will have told you to do it before you are even aware, but somehow you brain is able to organise this mad series of events to make perfect linear sense in your head.

Also consider the amount of precision and dexterity it takes to thread a needle, kick a ball or even text on your smartphone. There are a vast number of different systems that have to work together in order to do these things, but your brain manages to string it all together in one smooth experience.