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A collection of resources about Happiness and Psychology, this compilation explores the intricate relationship between emotional well-being and psychological principles. It delves into key themes such as the science of happiness, factors influencing positive emotions, and the role of mindfulness and resilience in mental health. The resources als...
“Being you” by Anil Seth; Book and Podcast discussions with the author
A collection of resources about essential literature in biology, psychology, and neuroscience. This compilation highlights foundational texts, contemporary research, and interdisciplinary connections, fostering a deeper understanding of life sciences and the complexities of the human mind. Ideal for students, educators, and lifelong learners.
A collection of resources about brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), exploring the intersection of neuroscience and technology. This compilation includes scholarly articles, case studies, and instructional materials that delve into the mechanisms of BCIs, their applications in medical rehabilitation, and advancements in communication for individual...
A collection of resources about brain-computer interfaces, focusing on Neuralink and Elon Musk's contributions. Explore key concepts, technological advancements, ethical implications, and potential applications in medicine and communication, providing insights into the future of human-machine interaction.
A collection of resources about brains and concussions, exploring the anatomy and functions of the brain, the impact of concussions on cognitive health, prevention strategies, and rehabilitation techniques. Ideal for educators, healthcare professionals, and students seeking to understand brain injuries and promote awareness.
A collection of resources about the neuroscience of brain function. Explore topics such as neural pathways, cognitive processes, brain anatomy, and the impact of environment on brain development. Ideal for students and educators seeking to understand the complexities of how the brain processes information and influences behavior.
A collection of resources about longevity, aging, health, and disease that explores the scientific principles underlying the aging process. Key themes include biological mechanisms of aging, healthspan optimization, age-related diseases, and innovative research in gerontology. Ideal for students and professionals seeking to deepen their understa...
How to get a good nights sleep. Why it’s important, and many other considerations. A collection of resources about the science of sleep, this compilation delves into the biological, psychological, and environmental factors that influence sleep patterns and overall health. It explores key themes such as the stages of sleep, the circadian rhy...
Exercise, Fitness - Ageing, Health, Disease and Science
A collection of articles and videos about Learning How to Learn - Memorization and Forgetting. A collection of resources about memory, focusing on the processes of memorization and forgetting in the context of learning. This compilation explores key concepts in cognitive psychology, including the mechanisms of memory formation, retention st...
A collection of resources about battling Alzheimer’s offers comprehensive insights into understanding, preventing, and managing this complex neurological disease. The materials encompass the latest research on Alzheimer's pathology, effective caregiving strategies, and innovative therapeutic approaches. Key focus areas include early detection te...
A collection of resources about procrastination, motivation, and the neuroscience of doing hard things. This curated selection explores the psychological and physiological factors influencing procrastination, with a focus on the role of dopamine in motivation and reward systems. Key themes include strategies for overcoming procrastination, the i...
Dopamine - According to Wikipedia: "Dopamine is a neuromodulatory molecule that plays several important roles in cells. It is an organic chemical of the catecholamine and phenethylamine families. Dopamine constitutes about 80% of the catecholamine content in the brain.
A collection of articles and videos about Learning How to Learn - Studying
Huberman Lab Podcast - selected favorite episodes
A collection of resources about Battling Parkinson’s provides comprehensive insights into the challenges and strategies associated with managing Parkinson's disease. This collection covers a range of topics, including the latest scientific research on the pathology and progression of the disease, innovative treatment options, and therapeutic int...
Laurie Santos Yale Course about Happiness "The Science of Well-Being"
Book review: Thinking Fast and Slow - by Daniel Kahneman
What is Consciousness? Discussions about robots, plants, AI and more
Benefits of Music - on your brain, for your health
Football, Concussions, Brain Science
Loneliness - Depression, Science and Psychology
Alcohol and Health issues
ADHD, attention deficit disorder - Parenting and teenagers
Focus - flow, and getting into the zone
Brains - and music
A collection about Brains - and food, exercise
Brains - the benefits of bilingualism and learning foreign languages
a collection about Parenting: Effect of Music on Kids Brains

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Article

Inside the brains of aging dogs | Knowable Magazine

In a citizen science project, thousands of pet dogs are helping scientists to understand what happens to memory and cognition in old age (2025)


Article

Nootropics; Study drugs make healthy people worse at problem-solving, not better

Hard-working, but incompetent. Users try harder, but are less competent | Science & technology. Officially, the stimulant drugs are used to tre... (2023)


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The Human Brain Has been Getting Smaller Since the Stone Age

Yep, brains are shrinking. I don’t mean to alarm you, but the average human brain size is shrinking. And we can’t blame reality T.V. or Twitter.... (2021)


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Scientists say your “mind" isn’t confined to your brain, or even your body

"Your thoughts, feelings, memories, attention, what you experience in this subjective world is part of mind.” (2021)


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‘Amazing, Isn’t It?’ Long-Sought Blood Test for Alzheimer’s in Reach - The New York Times

Scientists say such tests could be available in a few years, speeding research for treatments and providing a diagnosis for dementia patients who w... (2020)


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Opinion | Can Covid Damage the Brain? - The New York Times

“I tell the same stories repeatedly; I forget words I know.” The more we learn about the coronavirus, the more we realize it’s not just a respir... (2020)


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Want to be more rational? Multilingualism might be the answer | World Economic Forum

We make more measured decisions when thinking in another language, but we're also less likely to be accurate, researchers say. (2019)


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Brain-Computer Interface - MIT Technology Review

News and reporting on brain-computer interface research and technologies, from MIT Technology Review. (2019)


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Want to learn a new skill? Take some short breaks | National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

In a study of healthy volunteers, National Institutes of Health researchers found that our brains may solidify the memories of new skills we just p... (2019)


Article

Schools love the idea of a growth mindset, but does it work? – Carl Hendrick | Aeon Essays

A generation of schoolchildren is being exhorted to believe in their brain’s elasticity. Does it really help them learn? (2019)


Article

Need to remember something? Science says you should draw it - Fast Company

New research finds that the simple act of drawing boosts memory better than words do. (2018)


Article

Yes, the Octopus Is Smart as Heck. But Why? - The New York Times

It has eight arms, three hearts — and a plan. Scientists aren’t sure how the cephalopods got to be so intelligent. (2018)


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Study: Laying Off Pot Improved Teens' Learning : Shots - Health News : NPR

When researchers convinced a group of young people to stop smoking pot, their cognition quickly improved. This adds to research warning against tee... (2018)


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Air pollution linked to “huge” reduction in intelligence | UN Environment

Air pollution can have a “huge” negative effect on cognitive intelligence – especially amongst older men – according to a study released this past ... (2018)


Article

Jeff Hawkins Is Finally Ready to Explain His Brain Research - The New York Times

He created the mobile computing companies Palm and Handspring. But for decades his passion has been studying how the human brain works. (2018)


Article

Temple Grandin (TV Movie 2010) - IMDb

Biopic of Temple Grandin, an autistic woman who overcame the limitations imposed on her by her condition to become a Ph.D. and expert in the field ... (2018)


Article

Could AI allow you to live forever? — Quartz

Artificial intelligence will change the way we die—and the way we grieve for the deaths of our family and friends. (2018)


Article

Could Alzheimer's Be An Infectious Disease? : Shots - Health News : NPR

Money has poured into Alzheimer's research, but until very recently not much of it went toward investigating infection in causing dementia. A milli... (2018)


Article

The autistic view of the world is not the neurotypical cliché – Katherine May | Aeon Essays

Too many depictions of autistic people rely on tired clichés. The neurotypical world needs to take note of our own voices (2018)


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Relearn Faster and Retain Longer - Along With Practice, Sleep Makes Perfect

'Both repeated practice and sleep improve long-term retention of information. The assumed common mechanism underlying these effects is memory react... (2018)


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You probably won’t remember this, but the “forgetting curve” theory explains why learning is hard | Quartz

Learning has an evolutionary purpose: Among species, individuals that adapt to their environments will succeed. That's why your brain more easily r... (2018)


Article

N.F.L. Official Affirms Link Between Playing Football and C.T.E. - The New York Times

The N.F.L.’s top health and safety official admitted Monday that there was a link between the sport and chronic traumatic encephalopathy. (2018)


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N.F.L. Acknowledges Long-Term Concussion Effects - NYTimes

The N.F.L. conceded publicly for the first time that concussions can have lasting consequences. (2018)


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I’m the Wife of a Former N.F.L. Player. Football Destroyed His Mind. - The New York Times

He chose the sport, but he did not choose brain damage. (2018)


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Turning brain signals into useful information

FOR those who reckon that brain-computer interfaces will never catch on, there is a simple answer: they already have. Well over 300,000 people worl... (2018)


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Using thought to control machines | The Economist

TECHNOLOGIES are often billed as transformative. For William Kochevar, the term is justified. Mr Kochevar is paralysed below the shoulders after a ... (2018)


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Older Adults' Forgetfulness Tied To Faulty Brain Rhythms In Sleep : NPR

As people get older, brain waves that occur during deep sleep become less synchronized. This appears to disrupt a system that saves new memories. (2017)


Article

What is consciousness, and could machines have it?

Science, 2017: “The controversial question of whether machines may ever be conscious must be based on a careful consideration of how consciousness... (2017)


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The Boy Whose Brain Could Unlock Autism

Matter – Medium, 2013: "Autism changed Henry Markram’s family. Now his Intense World theory could transform our understanding of the condition. (2013)


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Your brain does not process information and it is not a computer

"Your brain does not process information, retrieve knowledge or store memories. In short: your brain is not a computer" - Aeon Essays - Robert Epst... (2017)


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How to Build Willpower | David Goggins & Dr. Andrew Huberman

David Goggins and Dr. Andrew Huberman discuss the neuroscience of willpower and how pushing through challenges and doing what you don't want to do ... (2024)


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Why being bilingual is good for your brain | BBC Ideas

What does bilingualism do to the brain? And are there benefits to being bilingual? Turns out there are lots of upsides. 🧠Made by Black Lab FilmsSub... (2023)


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The Neuroscience of Consciousness – with Anil Seth

Professor of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience Anil Seth looks at the neuroscience of consciousness and how our biology gives rise to the un... (2023)


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Anil Seth: How your brain invents your "self" | TED

Who are you, really? Neuroscientist Anil Seth lays out his fascinating new theory of consciousness and self, centered on the notion that we "predic... (2023)


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TED: Your brain hallucinates your conscious reality | Anil Seth

TED: Your brain hallucinates your conscious reality | Anil Seth (2023)


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What happens to your brain as you age

As the most complex organ in your body, your brain changes radically throughout your life. Starting from before birth and continuing even after you... (2023)


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Music’s power over your brain, explained | Michael Spitzer

Humans are musical animals 4 million years in the making, explained by music expert Michael Spitzer. (2023)


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Exercise and your Brain: The #1 way to strengthen your mind is to use your body | Wendy Suzuki

Exercise gives your brain a “bubble bath of neurochemicals,” says Wendy Suzuki, a professor of neural science. (2023)


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Can cells think? | Michael Levin

We know that humans are an intelligent species. But this biologist breaks down the intelligence of each of our cells — and it will blow your mind.. (2023)


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How I Tricked My Brain To Like Doing Hard Things (dopamine detox)

You probably don't have a problem playing video games or browsing social media on your phone. In fact I have no doubt you could sit in front of a s... (2023)


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THINKING FAST AND SLOW - SUMMARY (BY DANIEL KAHNEMAN)

THINKING FAST AND SLOW - SUMMARY (BY DANIEL KAHNEMAN) (2022)


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Thinking, Fast and Slow | Daniel Kahneman | Talks at Google

@Google Talks is proud to welcome hero of psychology, Daniel Kahneman.Daniel Kahneman, recipient of the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for his se... (2022)


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What you can do to prevent Alzheimer's | Lisa Genova - TED

Alzheimer's doesn't have to be your brain's destiny, says neuroscientist and author of "Still Alice," Lisa Genova. She shares the latest science in... (2022)


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Mind Reading For Brain-To-Text Communication - Two Minute Papers

The paper "High-performance brain-to-text communication via imagine... (2022)


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Elon Musk’s Neuralink Puts An AI Into Your Brain! - Two Minute Papers

Elon Musk’s Neuralink Puts An AI Into Your Brain! (2022)


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Is marijuana bad for your brain? - TED ED - Anees Bahji

Explore how marijuana’s two main active compounds, THC and CBD, affect your brain and body, and what risk factors to watch out for. -- In 1970, mar... (2019)


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How the food you eat affects your brain - Mia Nacamulli

TED-Ed Published on Jun 21, 2016 When it comes to what you bite, chew and swallow, your choices have a direct and long-lasting effect on the mo... (2019)


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The Distracted Mind -- book review by Adam Gazzaley and Larry D. Rosen

The Distracted Mind: Ancient Brains in a High-Tech World By Adam Gazzaley and Larry D. Rosen Most of us will freely admit that we are obsessed with... (2018)


Video

11 Secrets to Memorize Things Quicker Than Others

We learn things throughout our entire lives, but we still don’t know everything because we forget a lot of information. Bright Side will tell you a... (2018)


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How to learn major parts of the brain quickly

Learn how the brain works in 5 minutes using only your hands. Support me on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/thepsychshow Topics: - Cortex, gray mat... (2018)


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The Science of Well-Being - Dr. Laurie Santos' New Online Course

YaleCourses Published on Feb 4, 2018 This course is a modified version of Dr. Santos' record-breaking psychology class taught at Yale. Learn wh... (2018)


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MIT AGI: Future of Intelligence (Ray Kurzweil)

This is a talk by Ray Kurzweil for course 6.S099: Artificial General Intelligence. For this entire recording, Ray did not use slides, so the video ... (2018)


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The Chunking Trick | National Geographic

About Brain Games: Using a series of experiments, illusions and man-on-the-street demonstrations, host Jason Silva and guest experts unlock the sci... (2018)


Video

How playing an instrument benefits your brain

TED Ed, Anita Collins When you listen to music, multiple areas of your brain become engaged and active. But when you actually play an instrument... (2017)


Video

What happens when you have a concussion?

TED Ed, by Clifford Robbins Each year in the United States, players of sports and recreational activities receive between 2.5 and 4 million conc... (2017)


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Farnam Street: Mental Models on Vimeo

Mental models are your mind’s tool box for making decisions. The framework for understanding how the world really works. And, the more tools you ha... (2018)


Podcast

If You Want To Help Your Child's Brain Development, Start When They're Born : NPR

According to a team of Harvard researchers, the key to addressing the achievement gap lies in connecting parents' natural instincts with what we kn... (2018)


Podcast

The Surprising Impact That Music Can Have On Little Kids — And Their Parents : NPR

It doesn't just keep them entertained. New research highlights an unexpected positive impact — and also shows that when a parent sings to a child, ... (2018)


Podcast

Leverage Dopamine to Overcome Procrastination & Optimize Effort - Huberman Lab | Podcast on Spotify

Listen to this episode from Huberman Lab on Spotify. In this episode, I explain how dopamine dynamics — meaning changes and interactions between ou... (2023)


Podcast

ADHD & How Anyone Can Improve Their Focus | Episode 37 - Huberman Lab | Podcast on Spotify

Listen to this episode from Huberman Lab on Spotify. In this episode, I discuss ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder): what it is, the co... (2022)


Podcast

Optimal Protocols for Studying & Learning

In this episode, I discuss science-supported protocols to optimize your depth and rate of learning of material and skills. I explain the neurobiolo... (2024)


Podcast

How Your Brain Works & Changes - Huberman Lab

Today’s episode provides an introduction to how the nervous system works to create sensations, perceptions, emotions, thoughts and behaviors, as we... (2021)


Podcast

Essentials: Optimize Your Learning & Creativity With Science-Based Tools

In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain how to boost creativity and enhance learning by aligning with the body’s natural rhythms and str... (2025)


Podcast

Dr. Victor Carrión: How to Heal From Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Huberman Lab | Podcast on Spotify

Listen to this episode from Huberman Lab on Spotify. In this episode, my guest is Dr. Victor Carrión, M.D., the Vice-Chair of Psychiatry and Behavi... (2024)


Podcast

Dr. Matthew Hill: How Cannabis Impacts Health & the Potential Risks - Huberman Lab

Listen to this episode from Huberman Lab on Spotify. In this episode, my guest is Dr. Matthew Hill, Ph.D., a professor of cell biology and anatomy ... (2024)


Podcast

The Secret to a Long Life - Radiolab | Podcast on Spotify

Listen to this episode from Radiolab on Spotify. Producer Sindhu Gnanasambandan wants to know how she can live the longest feeling life possible. T... (2023)


Podcast

"Is Everything A Hallucination?" with Anil Seth - Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps | Podcast on Spotify

Listen to this episode from Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps on Spotify. When you see the colour blue, is it the same as when I see the ... (2023)


Podcast

#366 How Your Brain Creates Your Reality: A Neuroscientist’s Take On Consciousness with Professor Anil Seth

Listen to this episode from Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee on Spotify. What does consciousness mean to you? It’s something th... (2023)


Podcast

Anil Seth explores the mystery of consciousness - The TED Interview | Podcast on Spotify

Listen to this episode from The TED Interview on Spotify. Is the dress blue or gold? Do you hear "laurel" or "yanny"? Neuroscientist Anil Seth digs... (2023)


Podcast

How Psilocybin Can Rewire Our Brain, Its Therapeutic Benefits & Its Risks - Huberman Lab | Podcast on Spotify

Listen to this episode from Huberman Lab on Spotify. In this episode, I discuss what psilocybin is (chemically) and how it works at the cellular an... (2023)


Podcast

Using Caffeine to Optimize Mental & Physical Performance | Episode 101 - Huberman Lab | Podcast on Spotify

Listen to this episode from Huberman Lab on Spotify. In this episode, I explain how to use caffeine to enhance mental and physical health and perfo... (2022)


Podcast

Nicotine’s Effects on the Brain & Body & How to Quit Smoking or Vaping | Episode 90 - Huberman Lab | Podcast on Spotify

Huberman Lab on Spotify. In this episode, I explain how nicotine impacts the brain and body, including its potent ability to enhance attention, foc... (2022)


Podcast

Controlling Your Dopamine For Motivation, Focus & Satisfaction | Episode 39 - Huberman Lab | Podcast on Spotify

Listen to this episode from Huberman Lab on Spotify. This episode serves as a sort of “Dopamine Masterclass”. I discuss the immensely powerful chem... (2022)


Podcast

Time Perception & Entrainment by Dopamine, Serotonin & Hormones | Episode 46 - Huberman Lab | Podcast on Spotify

Listen to this episode from Huberman Lab on Spotify. In this episode, I discuss how our brain and body track time and the role that neurochemicals,... (2022)


Podcast

How to Enhance Your Gut Microbiome for Brain & Overall Health | Episode 61 - Huberman Lab | Podcast on Spotify

Listen to this episode from Huberman Lab on Spotify. In this episode, I discuss the profound effect the gut has on the nervous system. I cover the ... (2022)


Podcast

What Alcohol Does to Your Body, Brain & Health | Episode 86 - Huberman Lab | Podcast on Spotify

Listen to this episode from Huberman Lab on Spotify. In this episode, I discuss the physiological effects that drinking alcohol has on the brain an... (2022)


Podcast

Focus Toolkit: Tools to Improve Your Focus & Concentration | Episode 88 - Huberman Lab | Podcast on Spotify

Listen to this episode from Huberman Lab on Spotify. In this episode, I provide a list of behavioral, nutritional, and supplement-based tools you c... (2022)


Podcast

The Effects of Cannabis (Marijuana) on the Brain & Body | Episode 92 - Huberman Lab | Podcast on Spotify

Listen to this episode from Huberman Lab on Spotify. In this episode, I discuss cannabis (aka marijuana), including the biological mechanisms under... (2022)


Podcast

Bio Eats World: The Theory of a Thousand Brains - Andreessen Horowitz

In this episode, we talk with Jeff Hawkins—an entrepreneur and scientist, known for inventing some of the earliest handheld computers, the Palm and... (2021)


Podcast

A Safer Psychedelic: non-hallucinogenic derivatives of psychedelics - a16z

On Bio Eats World, we discuss of new research creating safer, non-hallucinogenic derivatives of psychedelics for the treatment of depression and ad... (2021)


Book

Being You - by Anil Seth

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER A Best Book of 2021—Bloomberg Businessweek; A Best Science Book of 2021—The Guardian; A Best Science Book of 2021—Financia... (2023)


Book

Dopamine Nation

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES and LOS ANGELES TIMES BESTSELLER “Brilliant… riveting, scary, cogent, and cleverly argued.”—Beth Macy, author of Dopesick As... (2022)


Book

The Molecule of More - Dopamine

Why are we obsessed with the things we want only to be bored when we get them? Why is addiction perfectly logical to an addict? Why does love chang... (2022)


Book

Thinking, Fast and Slow - by Daniel Kahneman

Thinking, Fast and Slow, Daniel Kahneman, the renowned psychologist and winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics, takes us on a groundbreaking tour o... (2022)


Book

The Distracted Mind: Ancient Brains in a High-Tech World -- by Adam Gazzaley

The Distracted Mind has 270 ratings and 39 reviews -- Most of us will freely admit that we are obsessed with our devices. We pride ourselves on ou... (2018)


Website

Ten Percent Happier: Mindfulness Meditation Courses

New to meditation? Get fidgety just thinking about it? Our expert teachers will walk you through the basics, one breath at a time. (2020)


Website

Mind Mapping - How to Mind Map

Mindmapping.com provides information on creating mind maps, mind mapping software and the theory behind mind mapping. (2018)


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24 Podcasts
5 Books
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2 Courses