Hidden Brain Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
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Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself
Kristin NeffHidden Brain“My own favorite episode of the year is Being Kind to Yourself with Kristin Neff. Remembering the importance of self-compassion is a message we can't hear enough. Beautifully mixed and written by @mccarthy_brigid and @thewildong.” –@laura_kwerel https://t.co/UD9GiFZKgr
Paperback, 2015
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Useful Delusions: The Power and Paradox of the Self-Deceiving Brain
Shankar VedantamHidden BrainJoin Shankar's virtual book tour! 🙌🏾 Over the next few weeks, Shankar will be in conversation with journalists, psychologists, and writers to discuss his new book, Useful Delusions. Find your tickets here: https://hiddenbrain.org/books/ https://t.co/xaDd1I7Tzs
Paperback, 2022
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Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life
Dacher KeltnerHidden BrainIn a study, psychologist Dacher Keltner and his colleagues wanted to test the effects of awe. They recruited veterans and high school students living in impoverished areas to spend more time outside. They took them rafting. They took them camping. (2/3)
Paperback, 2024
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The Myths of Happiness: What Should Make You Happy, But Doesn't, What Shouldn't Make You Happy, But Does
Sonja LyubomirskyHidden BrainThis week, we talk with psychologist Sonja Lyubomirsky about the myths of happiness — and how the things that make us the happiest are often small, everyday experiences hiding in plain sight. What are some unexpected things in your life that bring you joy? https://t.co/vSlFXpy1r6
Paperback, 2014
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Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World
Cal NewportHidden BrainIn this week’s Work 2.0 episode, Cal Newport tells us how to make time for what he calls “deep work.” https://t.co/1GQYFeSqT3 What work do you find most meaningful? https://t.co/HtLe9pY917
Hardcover, 2016
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Memory
Fergus CraikHidden BrainStudy volunteers mistakenly identified the random names they had seen the day before as famous people. They were thrown off by the familiarity of the name. Psychologist Larry Jacoby dubbed it “implicit memory.” (2/5)
Paperback, 2023
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Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It
Ethan KrossHidden Brain“If you've ever experienced chatter – if you've ever experienced self-doubt – welcome to the human condition. We all do at times.” -@ethan_kross
Paperback, 2022
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American Hookup: The New Culture of Sex on Campus
Lisa WadeHidden Brain“Hookup culture has convinced students that they should be embarrassed for having feelings and feel weak for wanting connection.” — @lisawade, author of American Hookup: The New Culture Of Sex On Campus. https://t.co/fKVXzaVwR2
Paperback, 2018
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