Bestselling author Michael Lewis examines how a Nobel Prize-winning theory of the mind altered our perception of reality. Forty years ago, Israeli psychologists Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky wrote a series of breathtakingly original...
Cognitive neuroscience
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Author:Lewis, MichaelSummary: -
Author:Jeannerod, MarcSummary:Explores the contribution of brain structures, especially the cerebral cortex, to various aspects of movement preparation and execution, presenting evidence from the study of anatomical connections between areas, the recording of single...
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Author:Ricker, Elizabeth R.Summary:One of "12 Books to Start a Smart New Year" by The Wall Street Journal One of the "Top Book Bites of 2021" by New York Times bestselling authors Malcolm Gladwell, Susan Cain, Adam Grant, and Dan Pink's Next Big...
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Author:Bennet, M.R.Summary:In this work, two distinguished figures from neuroscience and philosophy present a detailed critical survey of the philosophical foundations of cognitive neuroscience. The book gives a critical conceptual overview of the difficulties...
- Author:Gupta, SanjaySummary:
Keep Sharp debunks common myths about aging and mental decline, explores whether there's a "best" diet or exercise regimen for the brain, and explains whether it's healthier to play video games that test memory and processing speed, or...
- Author:Fitzpatrick, Billie, Suzuki, WendySummary:
A neuroscientist transforms the way we think about our brain, our health, and our personal happiness in this clear, informative, and inspiring guide--a blend of personal memoir, science narrative, and immediately useful takeaways that...
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Author:Gazzaniga, Michael S.Summary: - Author:Toland, Sarah, Willeumier, KristenSummary:
Neuroscientist Dr. Kristen Willeumier reveals how you can change your brain by making simple and easy modifications to your lifestyle. Combining clinical experience with revolutionary science, she details how biohacking your brain can...
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Author:McGuire, Michael T.Summary:Beliefs: What are they? How have evolution and culture led to a brain that is seemingly committed to near endless belief creation? And once established, why are most beliefs so difficult to change? Believing offers answers to these...
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Author:Kreuz, Roger J., Roberts, RichardSummary:Richard Roberts draws on insights from psychology and cognitive science to show that adults can master a foreign language just as easily as children can if they bring to bear the skills and knowledge they have honed over a lifetime.
