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First of all, anytime you choose to delve into brain functions you are in for some deep study and thought. It is no different with Albert Garoli's "The Evolutionary Glitch" because he takes us deep within neurobiology and quantum physics. Combine that with ancient wisdom and modern psychology and you get a thorough understanding that our emotional, mental and physical health is driven by social conditioning and learned experiences.

For example, Garoli states that social conditioning "can generate a sense of inadequacy, low self-esteem, doubt, anxiety, frustration, stress, and a myriad of other negative outcomes." In response to these results we create a "neural mask" aka Persona. The strength of the Persona is dependent on the pain, fear, or resentment that is ingrained into the being.

Garoli claims there are six different Personas: Ephemeral, Grinding, Controlling, Egocentric, Rebellious, and Minimalist. He gives a thorough explanation of each behavior. After getting to this point in "The Evolutionary Glitch," I was deciding, like I'm sure all readers, on which Persona I was. But, with abated hesitancy I read "the Persona you have identified as yours is not YOU." Garoli further explains our job is to challenge ourselves to overcome our Persona because it is only a mask we created due to circumstances.

Once we understand which Persona needs adjustment, we are encouraged to do exercises provided by Garoli. The exercises are intense and it is suggested we take several weeks to do each one. The importance of this is to retrain the brain and free oneself from the Persona.

There is so much more to this book! Garoli provides a developmental program and understanding that is time-sensitive, cutting-edge, and a forerunner in the field of neuropsychology. Our society is finally grasping the fact that our behaviors, actions, and thoughts are driven by our internal conflicts. Albert Garoli, in "The Evolutionary Glitch" gives us the insight needed so we can make the changes within ourselves and create our own world that is problem-free.