The term 'divided brain' refers to the unique dual hemispheric structure of the human brain, each side embodying distinct modes of perception, understanding, and engagement with the world. According to Iain McGilchrist’s perspective, particularly from his seminal work "The Master and His Emissary," the left hemisphere is adept at focused attention, analytical thinking, and categorization, while the right hemisphere excels in broad, contextual understanding, empathy, and connecting disparate elements into a coherent whole. This division is not merely a matter of functional specialization but speaks to two fundamentally different approaches to reality—one narrow, precise, and isolated; the other expansive, integrative, and interconnected. The interplay between these hemispheres shapes our cognitive and experiential landscapes, compelling us to balance detail-oriented operations with holistic understanding to fully grasp the richness of human experience.

See also: right hemisphere, left hemisphere, corpus callosum, split brain, hemispheric hypothesis