We are controlled by our minds, yet few of us truly understand how our minds work. Discover this and much more in these 10 thought-provoking books that help you understand how our brains function.
Thinking, Fast and Slow
Authors: Daniel Kahneman,
Sometimes we think fast and use our emotions when making judgements. Sometimes we slow down and use logic instead. Daniel Kahneman shows you how you can make the best use of both. In Thinking, Fast and Slow he shares insights that will give you a better understanding of your own mental capacity, so every decision you make from now on will be the best one.
What the Dog Saw and Other Adventures
Authors: Malcolm Gladwell,
Revolutionary thinker Malcolm Gladwell gives you the unforgettable story of the man who invented birth-control pills and the tale of a dog-whisperer who could tame any animal with the mere touch of his hand. The lessons extracted and the insights shared in this book will change the way you think of the world and, most importantly, of yourself.
Why We Make Mistakes: How We Look Without Seeing, Forget Things in Seconds, and Are All Pretty Sure We Are Way Above Average
Authors: Joseph T. Hallinan,
The reason why you open your refrigerator and can’t find your beer is also the reason why you make so many mistakes in your life. You see things, recognize a pattern, but forget to pay attention to the details. In this book, Joseph Hallinan reveals the mysteries behind your mistakes. His stories, parables and anecdotes will help reduce the mistakes you make and help you do better in the future.
You Are Not So Smart: Why You Have Too Many Friends on Facebook, Why Your Memory Is Mostly Fiction, and 46 Other Ways You’re Deluding Yourself
Authors: David McRaney,
Every time you make a decision or feel a certain way, you tell yourself a story before you explain it to the world. This story, according to McRaney, is usually a lie. In this book, he explains the psychology behind most of your actions, so you will be able to understand your own behavior and stop the habit of deluding your self.
Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking
Authors: Malcolm Gladwell,
In Blink, Gladwell shares information that can make the reader think about thinking. His insights will tell you why some people are gifted with decision-making while some others only fall into error, the truth about how the brain functions inside a classroom and inside the kitchen and much more. What Blink teaches you, is sure to assist you in better decision-making in the future.
The Astonishing Power of Emotions: Let Your Feelings Be Your Guide
Authors: Esther Hicks,Jerry Hicks
Esther and Jerry Hicks give you a better understanding of your emotions. Their insights will make you see your own life in a new light, and appreciate the person you are and how far you have come. This new understanding of your emotions will help you make more sense of your reactions to the experiences in life.
Who’s in Charge? Free Will and the Science of the Brain
Authors: Michael S. Gazzaniga,
The father of cognitive neuroscience, Michael S. Gazzaniga frees you from the shackles of thinking your life is beyond your control. Who’s in Charge is a book that delves into the mysterious but most advanced organ of the human body — the brain. Gazzaniga’s research-backed argument against the conventional concept of life, will gracefully change the way you perceive your own life.
The Invisible Gorilla: And Other Ways Our Intuitions Deceive Us
Authors: Christopher Chabris,Daniel Simons
Intuitions are often given too much importance in everyday life. We think we are aware of ourselves and our surroundings when in fact the mind is clouded with illusions. Our attention, memory, and perception are really not as perfect as we think they are. This and much more, is what Chabris and Simons establish in The Invisible Gorilla.
The Drunkard’s Walk: How Randomness Rules Our Lives
Authors: Leonard Mlodinow,
The polls, feedback surveys, and other responses we receive may not be as reliable as we like to think they are. In an easy-to-understand style, Mlodinow illustrates the impact chance, randomness and probability have on our lives. His insights will change how we see things and assist the reader in better decision-making in the future.
The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains
Authors: Nicholas Carr,
The Internet has made the arduous task of finding information a seconds’ job. But it has also dampened our concentration skills and the ability to read and think. Nicholas Carr argues that while the internet helps us thrive in terms of speed and efficiency, it comes at the cost of our real intellectual capabilities.
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