Los mejores 100 Neuroscience libros

Neuroscience is a fascinating field that has made significant strides in recent years. Understanding the human brain and its functions is essential for various aspects of our lives, from mental health to cognitive development. That's why we've curated a list of top-notch books on this topic.

Our selection will help you gain a deeper understanding of neuroscience and its diverse sub-fields. Whether you're a student, a professional, or simply curious, this list is a great starting point. So, let's embark on this captivating journey and explore the wonders of the human brain!
Los mejores 100 Neuroscience libros
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Neuroscience Libros: Switch de

Switch

Chip Heath & Dan Heath
How to Change Things When Change Is Hard
4.4 (330 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Switch?

Switch examines why it is often difficult for people to switch their behavior, and how, by understanding the mind, it is possible to find shortcuts that make change easier. Through scientific studies and anecdotes, Switch provides simple yet effective tools for implementing changes.

¿Quién debería leer Switch?

  • Anyone who wants to change parts of their own behavior
  • Anyone who wants to implement a change in a group or organization
  • Anyone who wants to understand why changing behavior is often so difficult

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Neuroscience Libros: Stumbling on Happiness de

Stumbling on Happiness

Daniel Gilbert
4.0 (163 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Stumbling on Happiness?

Stumbling on Happiness (2007) explains how our brains make us think about the future. It employs accessible language and everyday examples to help us understand complex theories from psychology, neuroscience and philosophy.

Stumbling on Happiness helps answer the question: why do we make decisions that leave us unhappy? By showing how our brains work, it aims to help us imagine our futures in new ways, ways that could leave us happier.

¿Quién debería leer Stumbling on Happiness?

  • Students of psychology
  • Anyone interested in how our imagination works
  • Anyone interested in knowing how we predict the future

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Neuroscience Libros: The Willpower Instinct de

The Willpower Instinct

Kelly McGonigal
How Self-Control Works, Why it Matters and What You Can Do to Get More of It
4.4 (358 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Willpower Instinct?

The Willpower Instinct introduces the latest insights into willpower from different scientific fields, such as psychology, neuroscience, economics and medicine. While considering the limits of self-control, it also gives practical advice on how we can overcome bad habits, avoid procrastination, stay focused and become more resilient to stress.

¿Quién debería leer The Willpower Instinct?

  • Anyone who wants to achieve their goals more effectively
  • Anyone who struggles with temptation, addiction, procrastination or lack of motivation
  • Anyone who wants to make real and lasting changes in their life

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Neuroscience Libros: The Rise of Superman de

The Rise of Superman

Steven Kotler
Decoding The Science of Ultimate Human Performance
4.4 (207 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Rise of Superman?

The Rise of Superman examines the top performers in extreme sports in order to gain insight into how they use flow, i.e., the transcendental experience of being in “the zone,” to accomplish their amazing feats and connects the dots between the experience of flow and the neurology behind it.

¿Quién debería leer The Rise of Superman?

  • Anyone interested in achieving optimal performance
  • Anyone involved in extreme sports
  • Anyone interested in neuroscience and the mind

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Neuroscience Libros: Incognito de

Incognito

David Eagleman
The Secret Lives of the Brain
3.8 (227 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Incognito?

Unbeknownst to you, a subconscious part of your brain is constantly whirring away and wielding a tremendous influence on your thoughts, feelings and behavior. Incognito: The Secret Lives of the Brain (2011) is your guide to the other side of your brain, and how it shapes your life.

¿Quién debería leer Incognito?

  • Anyone interested in psychology, psychiatry or neuroscience
  • Anyone interested in what makes us see the world the way we see it, and the inner workings of our minds
  • Anyone who wonders whether there is such a thing as free will, and if criminals truly choose to commit their crimes

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Neuroscience Libros: Buddha’s Brain de

Buddha’s Brain

Rick Hanson
The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love, and Wisdom
4.4 (434 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Buddha’s Brain?

Buddha’s Brain is a practical guide to attaining more happiness, love and wisdom in life. It aims to empower readers by providing them with practical skills and tools to help unlock their brains’ potential and achieve greater peace of mind. Specific attention is paid to the contemplative technique “mindfulness” and the latest neurological findings that support it.

¿Quién debería leer Buddha’s Brain?

  • Psychology students who are interested in meditation but still want information grounded in scientific fact
  • Anyone who wants to learn how to live a stress-free and happy life
  • Anyone who wants to know both the theory behind meditation and its practical application in their everyday lives.

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Neuroscience Libros: The Art Of Thinking Clearly de

The Art Of Thinking Clearly

Rolf Dobelli
4.2 (502 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Art Of Thinking Clearly?

The Art Of Thinking Clearly aims to illuminate our day-to-day thinking “hiccups” so that we can better avoid them and start making improved choices. Using both psychological studies and everyday examples, the author provides us with an entertaining collection of all of our most common fallacies.

¿Quién debería leer The Art Of Thinking Clearly?

  • Anyone interested in learning about our psychology
  • Anyone who wants to improve her ability to make decisions
  • Anyone who wants to learn how not to fall into the same mind-trap again and again

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Moonwalking with Einstein

Joshua Foer
The Art and Science of Remembering Everything
4.2 (309 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Moonwalking with Einstein?

Moonwalking with Einstein takes us on the author’s journey towards becoming the USA Memory Champion. Along the way he explains why an extraordinary memory isn’t just available to a select few people but to all of us. The book explores how memory works, why we’re worse at remembering than our ancestors, and explains specific techniques for improving your own memory.

¿Quién debería leer Moonwalking with Einstein?

  • Anyone who can’t remember their spouse’s or best friend’s phone number   
  • Anyone who wants to impress others with their broad knowledge at a cocktail party
  • Anyone who has trouble remembering names

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Neuroscience Libros: How We Learn de

How We Learn

Benedict Carey
The Surprising Truth About When, Where and Why It Happens
4.3 (223 ratings)
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¿De qué trata How We Learn?

How We Learn explains the fascinating mechanisms in our minds that form and hold memories, and shows how with this information, we can better absorb and retain information. You’ll explore the many functions of the brain and gain practical advice on how to better study and learn.

¿Quién debería leer How We Learn?

  • Anyone who wants to get better grades in school or be a more productive learner
  • Anyone interested in how the brain works
  • Anyone interested in psychology

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Neuroscience Libros: The Compass of Pleasure de

The Compass of Pleasure

David J. Linden
How Our Brains Make Fatty Foods, Orgasm, Exercise, Marijuana, Generosity, Vodka, Learning and Gambling Feel So Good
4.1 (153 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Compass of Pleasure?

The Compass of Pleasure (2011) explains what seemingly different experiences, from taking heroin to giving to charity, from overeating to orgasm, have in common: their impact on our brain’s pleasure circuitry. These blinks reveal the way pleasurable experiences rewire our brains over time and explain the true nature of addiction.

¿Quién debería leer The Compass of Pleasure?

  • Anyone curious about the influence of neurology on our daily lives
  • Those interested in the mechanisms of addiction and how to undo them
  • People seeking healthier sources of pleasure

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Neuroscience Libros: This Is Your Brain on Music de

This Is Your Brain on Music

Daniel Levitin
Understanding a Human Obsession
4.1 (123 ratings)
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¿De qué trata This Is Your Brain on Music?

In This is Your Brain on Music (2006), musician and neuroscientist Dr. Daniel J. Levitin illuminates exactly what happens in the brain when people listen to rhythms, timbres and pitches, helping us understand why we’re so profoundly affected by music.

¿Quién debería leer This Is Your Brain on Music?

  • People curious about what happens in their brain when they listen to music
  • Anyone who wants to learn more about the relationship between psychology and music

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Neuroscience Libros: The Invisible Gorilla de

The Invisible Gorilla

Christopher Chabris and Daniel Simons
And Other Ways Our Intuition Deceives Us
3.7 (48 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Invisible Gorilla?

The Invisible Gorilla (2010) explores the way our intuition is not the beacon of guiding light we think it is. In fact, it’s often erroneously based on illusions. By debunking some examples of common knowledge, Chabris and Simons argue why our intuition often cannot be trusted.

¿Quién debería leer The Invisible Gorilla?

  • People interested in the inner workings of the mind
  • Psychology students
  • Managers who want a new way to approach to decision making

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Neuroscience Libros: Exploring the World of Lucid Dreaming de

Exploring the World of Lucid Dreaming

Stephen LaBerge and Howard Rheingold
4.4 (107 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Exploring the World of Lucid Dreaming?

Exploring the World of Lucid Dreaming (1990) presents a step-by-step guide to the fascinating world of lucid dreams. It introduces various techniques on how to evoke lucidity and how lucid dreaming can be used to enrich your waking life.

¿Quién debería leer Exploring the World of Lucid Dreaming?

  • Psychologists studying the complex relationship of sleep and dreaming
  • People who suffer from nightmares
  • Students of cognitive science

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Neuroscience Libros: The Lucifer Effect de

The Lucifer Effect

Philip Zimbardo
Understanding How Good People Turn Evil
4.4 (201 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Lucifer Effect?

In an attempt to reveal the source of humanity’s capacity for evil, The Lucifer Effect (2007) delves deep into the dark corners of the human mind. It shows how we walk a fine line between monstrosity and heroism daily – yet it isn’t our nature that determines on which side of the line we fall, but the numerous situational forces that permeate our lives.

¿Quién debería leer The Lucifer Effect?

  • People interested in psychology and understanding human nature
  • Anyone who wants to know why good people sometimes turn evil

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Neuroscience Libros: The Brain that Changes Itself de

The Brain that Changes Itself

Norman Doidge
Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science
4.5 (329 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Brain that Changes Itself?

How can stroke victims who become paralyzed start using a fork or buttoning their shirts again? Well, contrary to what was believed for so long, the brain is not hardwired. It can change, regenerate and grow. Drawing on real-life cases of scientists, doctors and patients, The Brain that Changes Itself (2007) shows us how, rather than relying on surgery and medicine, we can alter our brains through thought and behavior.

¿Quién debería leer The Brain that Changes Itself?

  • Anyone who wants to change their habits
  • Psychology students
  • Anyone seeking inspiration while recovering from an injury

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Neuroscience Libros: Activate Your Brain de

Activate Your Brain

Scott G. Halford
How Understanding Your Brain Can Improve Your Work and Your Life
4.4 (501 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Activate Your Brain?

Despite all the scientific breakthroughs made in recent decades, we still don’t fully understand the human brain. However, we have discovered some important neuroscientific facts. Backed by research, helpful examples and exercises, Activate Your Brain (2015) shows you how you can use this knowledge to make the best use of your brain and live a more fulfilled and mindful life.

¿Quién debería leer Activate Your Brain?

  • Anyone who is interested in how their brain works
  • Anyone who wants to regain some control over their life
  • Students and professionals who want to increase their mental stamina

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Neuroscience Libros: Mindware de

Mindware

Richard E. Nisbett
Tools for Smart Thinking
3.8 (129 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Mindware?

Mindware (2015) is a guide to reason. These blinks explain why we make irrational assumptions while presenting the cognitive tools that statisticians, logicians and philosophers use to approach everyday problems with objectivity.

¿Quién debería leer Mindware?

  • Anyone interested in psychology, statistics or economics
  • Anyone who wants to make better professional, business and personal decisions
  • Teachers and coaches who want to teach the art of logical decision making

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Neuroscience Libros: Use Your Memory de

Use Your Memory

Tony Buzan
4.1 (265 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Use Your Memory?

Use Your Memory (1986) reveals how to develop, train and employ a stellar memory. In a series of guided step-by-step mental exercises, this book will give you all the tools you need to memorize everything from short grocery lists to complex subject matter.

¿Quién debería leer Use Your Memory?

  • Anyone in the midst of their studies at college or university
  • Anyone who thinks they might be suffering from memory problems
  • People who want to unlock the power of a remarkable memory

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Neuroscience Libros: How to Create a Mind de

How to Create a Mind

Ray Kurzweil
The Secret of Human Thought Revealed
4.4 (179 ratings)
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¿De qué trata How to Create a Mind?

How to Create a Mind (2012) offers an intimate examination of the nuts and bolts behind how the brain works. Once we understand exactly how people think, perceive the world and decide to take action, the creation of true artificial intelligence seems a possibility that’s just around the corner.

¿Quién debería leer How to Create a Mind?

  • Anyone interested in artificial intelligence (AI)
  • People who’d like to learn more about neuroscience
  • Students considering a career in advanced computing

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Neuroscience Libros: The Tale of the Dueling Neurosurgeons de

The Tale of the Dueling Neurosurgeons

Sam Kean
The History of the Human Brain as Revealed by True Stories of Trauma, Madness and Recovery
4.5 (119 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Tale of the Dueling Neurosurgeons?

The Tale of the Dueling Neurosurgeons (2014) is a trip into the fascinating world of the human brain via some of the strangest psychological case studies in history. Until quite recently, neuroscientists could only study the brain by analyzing the thoughts and behaviors of people with aberrant brains. Sam Kean uses these historic case studies to paint a picture of the organ that creates our emotions, personality and consciousness.

¿Quién debería leer The Tale of the Dueling Neurosurgeons?

  • Psychology and neuroscience students
  • Anyone who wants to understand their own mind
  • Anyone interested in unusual medical conditions

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Neuroscience Libros: The Brain’s Way of Healing de

The Brain’s Way of Healing

Norman Doidge
Stories of Remarkable Recoveries and Discoveries
4.4 (304 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Brain’s Way of Healing?

The Brain’s Way of Healing (2015) highlights the human brain’s amazing ability to change its structure and develop new ways of coping with disorders. The brain, whether by being “rewired” to process information in new ways or by being “trained” through repetitive exercises, can overcome debilitating diseases and heal itself.

¿Quién debería leer The Brain’s Way of Healing?

  • People suffering from a neurological disorder such as Parkinson’s or multiple sclerosis
  • Physicians and therapists who work with people trying to recover from brain damage
  • Students of neurology looking for new ways to cure old problems

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Neuroscience Libros: Rethinking Narcissism de

Rethinking Narcissism

Craig Malkin
The Bad – and Surprising Good – about Feeling Special
3.6 (183 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Rethinking Narcissism?

Rethinking Narcissism (2015) provides fresh perspectives on what we typically understand as arrogance or vanity. These blinks situate narcissism both historically and culturally, explaining the spectrum of narcissism and its different forms; they also provide helpful strategies for recognizing and dealing with the narcissists you might know.

¿Quién debería leer Rethinking Narcissism?

  • Anyone interested in psychology
  • People with narcissistic partners and friends
  • Potential narcissists

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Neuroscience Libros: The Seven Sins of Memory de

The Seven Sins of Memory

Daniel L. Schacter
How the Mind Forgets and Remembers
4.2 (169 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Seven Sins of Memory?

The Seven Sins of Memory (2002) offers a close look at the seven ways our memory can let us down: from why we always lose our car keys to why some people are haunted by recurring negative thoughts. The book also discusses how to mitigate these shortcomings and why they’re actually trade-offs for massive memory benefits. By examining how our memory works and its faults, we see that these weaknesses are actually just side effects of a very clever system.

¿Quién debería leer The Seven Sins of Memory?

  • Anyone interested in how memory works and how to make it more reliable
  • People hoping to curb recurring negative thoughts
  • Anyone wondering why trying not to think of a white bear just won’t work

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Neuroscience Libros: Born Liars de

Born Liars

Ian Leslie
Why We Can’t Live Without Deceit
4.2 (96 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Born Liars?

Born Liars (2011) uncovers the truth about lying and the important role it plays in our lives. Far from being some undesirable glitch in the human system, lying has not only made us smarter but saved many lives and become an essential ingredient to our overall well-being. In these blinks, you’ll learn all about the history and neuroscience of fibbing, why it might be impossible to detect every lie and how central mendacity truly is to being human.

¿Quién debería leer Born Liars?

  • Anyone working with advertising
  • Armchair psychologists and philosophers
  • Cultural anthropologists

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Neuroscience Libros: The Inner Game of Tennis de

The Inner Game of Tennis

W. Timothy Gallwey
The Ultimate Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance
4.3 (202 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Inner Game of Tennis?

The Inner Game of Tennis (1972) explains the tension between your conscious and unconscious minds, and how this conflict relates to performance, specifically through the lens of tennis. These blinks offer concrete advice on how to harness your natural ability and excel both on the court and off.

¿Quién debería leer The Inner Game of Tennis?

  • Athletes who want to improve their game
  • Entrepreneurs seeking a performance boost
  • All readers who want to live a more fulfilling life

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Neuroscience Libros: The Interpretation of Dreams de

The Interpretation of Dreams

Sigmund Freud
4.2 (296 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Interpretation of Dreams?

Sigmund Freud’s cornerstone work, The Interpretation of Dreams (1900), was one of the most influential books of the twentieth century and continues to shape the way we think and create. These blinks offer a fascinating insight into Freud’s understanding of dreams: what they mean, where they come from, how they are formed and how we can understand them.

¿Quién debería leer The Interpretation of Dreams?

  • Students of psychology, neuroscience or history
  • Dreamers who want to understand what their minds are trying to tell them

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Neuroscience Libros: The Aesthetic Brain de

The Aesthetic Brain

Anjan Chatterjee
How We Evolved to Desire Beauty and Enjoy Art
4.5 (68 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Aesthetic Brain?

The Aesthetic Brain (2014) explains how and why the human brain responds to beauty and art. These blinks break down the reasons why we instinctively prefer some faces to others, what art does to our brains and how we started making art in the first place.

¿Quién debería leer The Aesthetic Brain?

  • Artists and art lovers
  • Students of psychology and anthropology
  • Curious readers interested in how beauty takes shape in the eye of the beholder

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Neuroscience Libros: End the Insomnia Struggle de

End the Insomnia Struggle

Colleen Ehrnstrom and Alisha L. Brosse
A Step-by-Step Guide to Help You Get to Sleep and Stay Asleep
4.0 (119 ratings)
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¿De qué trata End the Insomnia Struggle?

End the Insomnia Struggle (2016) is a guide to getting a good night’s sleep. These blinks are full of practical advice on how to handle sleeplessness. They explain, among other things, how to track your sleep problems, understand the science of insomnia and apply a variety of strategies that’ll help you get the rest you need.

¿Quién debería leer End the Insomnia Struggle?

  • Sleepless souls
  • Psychologists and physicians
  • Students of human cognition

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Neuroscience Libros: The Influential Mind de

The Influential Mind

Tali Sharot
What the Brain Reveals About Our Power To Change Others
4.2 (250 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Influential Mind?

The Influential Mind (2017) is about the often surprising and sometimes inflexible ways in which the human brain operates. As the esteemed neuroscientist and author Tali Sharot points out, having a better understanding of how the brain works can provide us with better control over our day-to-day lives and a deeper appreciation of the human experience.

¿Quién debería leer The Influential Mind?

  • Students of neuroscience and psychology
  • Managers and HR personnel
  • Those who want more control over their lives

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Neuroscience Libros: Behave de

Behave

Robert Sapolsky
The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst
4.5 (391 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Behave?

Humans are complex beings, and human behavior doubly so. Every human act is a result of a myriad of factors, from brain chemistry to social conditioning, that have developed over millennia. In Behave (2017), renowned professor Robert Sapolsky takes a journey into the depths of the human condition, demonstrating the reasons behind the best – and worst – of human behavior.

¿Quién debería leer Behave?

 

  • Anyone interested in behavioral psychology
  • Students of neurology or biology
  • Curious readers looking to gain a better understanding of their own minds

 


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Neuroscience Libros: The Distraction Addiction de

The Distraction Addiction

Alex Soojung-Kim Pang
Getting the Information You Need and the Communication You Want, Without Enraging Your Family, Annoying Your Colleagues and Destroying Your Soul.
4.0 (131 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Distraction Addiction?

Alex Soojung-Kim Pang’s The Distraction Addiction (2013) takes a look at attention in today’s distraction-riddled society and asks how we can stay connected and productive. Drawing on fascinating new research by neuroscientists and psychologists, as well as traditional Buddhist thought, Pang offers hands-on advice on how to stay focused and overcome our internet addictions in a new digital age.

¿Quién debería leer The Distraction Addiction?

  • Parents with internet-addicted children
  • Anyone who feels they couldn’t do without the internet for a day
  • The seriously distracted looking for tips to boost their attention

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Neuroscience Libros: Patient H.M. de

Patient H.M.

Luke Dittrich
A Story of Memory, Madness, and Family Secrets
4.4 (28 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Patient H.M.?

Patient H. M. (2016) chronicles the history of the lobotomy procedure, focusing particularly on a famous figure in this story – an amnesic named Henry Molaison, or, as he is also known, Patient H.M. Journey back to when the lobotomy first became a popular treatment for mental illness and learn how it helped us better understand the brain.

¿Quién debería leer Patient H.M.?

  • Science geeks interested in neuroscience
  • Readers who want to better understand themselves
  • Anyone interested in the history of medicine

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Neuroscience Libros: A Really Good Day de

A Really Good Day

Ayelet Waldman
How Microdosing Made a Mega Difference in My Mood, My Marriage, and My Life
4.2 (122 ratings)
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¿De qué trata A Really Good Day?

A Really Good Day (2018) is the true story of one writer’s attempt to tackle her struggles with depression and mood disorder through a novel – and illegal – remedy: microdoses of LSD. Charting her experiment with the drug over 30 days, Ayelet Waldman explores her reactions and discovers a newfound sense of serenity in her everyday life. At the same time, A Really Good Day is a broader exploration of the history of LSD, the myths that surround it and society’s attitudes toward legal and illegal drugs.

¿Quién debería leer A Really Good Day?

  • People interested in new ways to treat depression and mood-disorder
  • Readers skeptical about traditional medication for depression
  • Those interested in drug policy and legalization

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Neuroscience Libros: The Brain de

The Brain

David Eagleman
The Story of You
4.4 (469 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Brain?

The Brain (2015) unpacks the latest neuroscientific research and sheds light on questions that have perplexed philosophers for millennia. What defines a personality? Why does it keep changing? Is reality really “out there” or are we merely hallucinating? By turns fascinating and unsettling, this is a book that will redefine your idea of the strange and uncanny life of the mind.

¿Quién debería leer The Brain?

  • Amateur and professional philosophers interested in the nature of reality
  • Anyone keen to keep up with the latest scientific developments
  • Futurologists fascinated by the possibility of a new, transhuman era

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Neuroscience Libros: No-Drama Discipline de

No-Drama Discipline

Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson
The Whole-Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind
4.5 (376 ratings)
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¿De qué trata No-Drama Discipline?

No-Drama Discipline (2014) provides a fresh approach to disciplining children by emphasizing the importance of teaching over punishment. Based on neuroscience, this method reduces drama and guides parents on how to build a deeper relationship with their children.

¿Quién debería leer No-Drama Discipline?

  • Parents who are tired of yelling at their misbehaving kids
  • Therapists, educators, counselors or coaches working with children
  • People interested in mind development

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Neuroscience Libros: How to Change Your Mind de

How to Change Your Mind

Michael Pollan
What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence
4.4 (353 ratings)
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¿De qué trata How to Change Your Mind?

How to Change Your Mind (2018) is a fascinating account of one man’s exploration of the psychedelic drug world. Author Michael Pollan takes readers along for the ride as he learns first-hand about the positive aspects of psychedelic drugs, including the healing and restorative effects they can have on people suffering from depression and addiction. Readers will also hear from neuroscientists to learn exactly what is happening in the brain during a psychedelic trip.

¿Quién debería leer How to Change Your Mind?

  • Psychologists and therapists
  • Depressive people and addicts
  • Spiritual seekers

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Neuroscience Libros: The Strange Order of Things de

The Strange Order of Things

Antonio Damasio
Life, Feeling, and the Making of Cultures
4.3 (103 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Strange Order of Things?

The Strange Order of Things (2018) takes us through the history of human cultural development while focusing on a motivating factor that often gets overlooked: our feelings. When accounting for the major innovations and developments of the past, we often credit human intelligence more than emotions and feelings. But as author Antonio Damasio argues, it’s our feelings that push us forward, inspire our creative accomplishments and define who we are.

¿Quién debería leer The Strange Order of Things?

  • Neuroscientists, evolutionary biologists, physicians and psychologists
  • Curious minds interested in the emergence of human culture
  • Anyone interested in the power of emotions

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Neuroscience Libros: Descartes’ Error de

Descartes’ Error

Antonio Damasio
Emotion, Reason and the Human Brain
4.5 (254 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Descartes’ Error?

Descartes’ Error (1995) turns conventional wisdom about the human mind on its head. Combining sophisticated neuroscience with fascinating case studies about patients with brain damage, it shows how the traditional dualisms of Western thought do not stand up to scrutiny. Reason depends on emotion, and the brain is intimately connected with the body.

¿Quién debería leer Descartes’ Error?

  • Rationalists skeptical of emotions
  • Emotional people sick of being called irrational
  • Anyone interested in the intersections between neuroscience, psychology, and philosophy

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Neuroscience Libros: Never Enough de

Never Enough

Judith Grisel
The Neuroscience and Experience of Addiction
4.3 (273 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Never Enough?

Never Enough (2019) is about drugs and addiction. The author explores the science behind drugs ranging from alcohol to cocaine and explains why certain people are more prone to addiction than others.

¿Quién debería leer Never Enough?

  • Drug addicts, including alcoholics and smokers
  • Psychologists and health professionals
  • Relatives and friends of addicts

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Neuroscience Libros: The Biological Mind de

The Biological Mind

Alan Jasanoff
How Brain, Body, and Environment Collaborate to Make Us Who We Are
4.4 (164 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Biological Mind?

The Biological Mind (2018) debunks the “cerebral mystique,” the commonly held belief that our brains are somehow completely independent from our bodies and our surroundings. Using the latest insights from neuroscience, psychology, and philosophy, this approachable primer demonstrates that what you see as yourself is much more complex than you thought.

¿Quién debería leer The Biological Mind?

  • Science buffs looking to keep up with the latest research
  • Armchair philosophers curious about questions of consciousness
  • Psychonauts seeking to understand their own minds

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Neuroscience Libros: Brain Wash de

Brain Wash

David Perlmutter, Austin Perlmutter and Kristin Loberg
Detox Your Mind for Clearer Thinking, Deeper Relationships, and Lasting Happiness
4.5 (615 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Brain Wash?

Brain Wash (2020) is a no-nonsense handbook for living a calm and content life in a world that’s designed to deliver the opposite. Medical doctors David and Austin Perlmutter unpack how our modern society manipulates our brains. Then they lay out a powerful 10-day bootcamp for breaking these bad patterns and building healthier habits.

¿Quién debería leer Brain Wash?

  • Harried workers seeking a calmer life
  • Dieters looking for medically sound advice
  • Anyone aspiring to make big changes one day at a time

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Neuroscience Libros: Phantoms in the Brain de

Phantoms in the Brain

V. S. Ramachandran and Sandra Blakeslee
Probing the Mysteries of the Human Mind
4.5 (223 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Phantoms in the Brain?

Phantoms in the Brain (1998) is an enduring classic of popular science that has transformed how we think about the brain and its relationship to the human experience. Drawing on the author’s clinical practice, it presents a series of patients with rare and astonishing neurological conditions. These case studies illuminate the architecture of our brains and, in the process, cast fresh light on timeless philosophical questions regarding the nature of consciousness, identity, and reality itself.

¿Quién debería leer Phantoms in the Brain?

  • Aficionados of strange and extraordinary tales
  • Perennial learners looking for an accessible introduction to neurology
  • Anyone who wants insight into how the mind works

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Neuroscience Libros: Deviate de

Deviate

Beau Lotto
The Science of Seeing Differently
4.4 (216 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Deviate?

Deviate (2017) is a primer on the sometimes-tricky neuroscience behind human perception. It details all the illusions, distortions, and shortcuts our brains take when making sense of the world around us. 

¿Quién debería leer Deviate?

  • Curious minds interested in the science of human perception
  • Designers seeking novel approaches to problems
  • Anyone who wants to see the world from a new perspective

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Neuroscience Libros: The Disordered Mind de

The Disordered Mind

Eric R. Kandel
What Unusual Brains Tell Us About Ourselves
4.5 (317 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Disordered Mind?

The Disordered Mind (2018) explores what disorders and diseases of the brain can tell us about the inner workings of our minds. Acclaimed neuroscientist Eric R. Kandel draws on a lifetime of research to explain what depression, schizophrenia, addiction, and more reveal about how our brains affect our thoughts, feelings, and behavior – and explains how new scientific methods could help solve the big puzzle of consciousness.

¿Quién debería leer The Disordered Mind?

  • Armchair philosophers, hobby psychologists, and aspiring neuroscientists
  • People affected by Alzheimer’s, depression, schizophrenia, or other neurological disorders
  • Anyone puzzled by the mystery of consciousness

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Neuroscience Libros: The Hidden Brain de

The Hidden Brain

Shankar Vedantam
How Our Unconscious Minds Elect Presidents, Control Markets, Wage Wars, and Save Our Lives
3.7 (177 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Hidden Brain?

The Hidden Brain (2010) reveals the function and effects of our unconscious lives. In our increasingly interconnected world, unconscious biases and errors influence our memories, judgments, and perceptions and shape our social, economic, and political institutions.

¿Quién debería leer The Hidden Brain?

  • White people interested in understanding unconscious racial bias
  • Parents and teachers
  • Students of neuroscience or psychology

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Neuroscience Libros: Subtract de

Subtract

Leidy Klotz
The Untapped Science of Less
4.1 (1295 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Subtract?

Subtract (2021) explores subtraction as a way to make positive change. It examines the human love affair with adding and having “more” – and it explains how our brains and environments work against subtraction. 

¿Quién debería leer Subtract?

  • Design professionals looking for a fresh perspective
  • Psychology buffs wanting new insights
  • Anthropology enthusiasts

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Neuroscience Libros: Wiser de

Wiser

Dilip Jeste with Scott LaFee
The Scientific Roots of Wisdom, Compassion, and What Makes Us Good
4.7 (104 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Wiser?

Wiser (2020) combines a scientific approach to wisdom with practical tips on how to grow wiser today. Drawing on decades of research and cutting-edge studies, it pairs explanation and advice in its investigation of compassion, aging, decision-making, and more.

¿Quién debería leer Wiser?

  • Busy twenty-first-century folk hungry for old-fashioned wisdom
  • Amateur scientists interested in discovering more about the brain
  • People who want to get wise before they get old

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Neuroscience Libros: The Extended Mind de

The Extended Mind

Annie Murphy Paul
The Power of Thinking Outside the Brain
4.8 (1029 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Extended Mind?

The Extended Mind (2021) is an exploration of the power of thinking outside the confines of your brain. It shows that the path to greater intelligence is not locked within your skull. Rather, it's a path through your body, your environment and your relationships with others. 

¿Quién debería leer The Extended Mind?

  • People interested in the interaction of the body, brain and environment
  • Anyone interested in designing better spaces for creativity and teamwork
  • Anyone who’d like to optimize their working and learning relationships

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Neuroscience Libros: Frames of Mind de

Frames of Mind

Howard Gardner
The Theory of Multiple Intelligences
4.5 (447 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Frames of Mind?

Frames of Mind (1983) is a landmark text that first proposed the psychological theory of multiple intelligences. Upending the long-held conception that intelligence is just one general, monolithic trait, it argues instead that there are several intelligences that everyone possesses in different quantities. By studying them, educators and policymakers can reshape the educational system to benefit a much greater number of students than the current programs do.

¿Quién debería leer Frames of Mind?

  • Psychology fans interested in one of the field’s significant texts
  • Educators, teachers, and tutors who want to better understand their students
  • Anyone fascinated by the human mind

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Neuroscience Libros: Wired for Love de

Wired for Love

Stan Tatkin
How Understanding Your Partner's Brain and Attachment Style Can Help You Defuse Conflict and Build a Secure Relationship
4.5 (582 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Wired for Love?

Wired for Love (2012) is a guide to maintaining closeness and emotional security within romantic partnerships. It uses research from neurobiology and psychology to show why long-term couples come into conflict, and it offers practical tips on how to use knowledge about brain functions to promote peace and mutual security in your relationship.

¿Quién debería leer Wired for Love?

  • Partners in committed relationships
  • Couples seeking to manage conflict 
  • Those interested in social psychology

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Neuroscience Libros: Smarter Tomorrow de

Smarter Tomorrow

Elizabeth R. Ricker
How 15 Minutes of Neurohacking a Day Can Help You Work Better, Think Faster, and Get More Done
4.1 (839 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Smarter Tomorrow?

Smarter Tomorrow (2021) shows you how to upgrade your brain using a technique called neurohacking. You’ll learn how to improve your memory, creativity, emotional regulation, and what’s known as “executive functioning” through self-testing and experimentation – all backed up with insights from neuroscience.

¿Quién debería leer Smarter Tomorrow?

  • Thinkers looking to improve their cognitive skills
  • Budding neuroscientists and brain nerds
  • Anyone looking to keep up with modern science

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Neuroscience Libros: The Female Brain de

The Female Brain

Louann Brizendine
4.5 (362 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Female Brain?

The Female Brain (2006) is a classic of popular neuroscience which argues that hormone-driven neural development shapes many of women’s drives and behaviors. Just a few hormones chart a course through the cycle of changes that mark life with a female brain.

¿Quién debería leer The Female Brain?

  • Anyone with a female brain wondering how it all works
  • Biology buffs curious about the intersections of nature and behavior
  • Those who interact with female brains looking for insight

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Neuroscience Libros: Being You de

Being You

Anil Seth
A New Science of Consciousness
4.2 (529 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Being You?

Being You (2021) offers a new theory of consciousness. What does it mean to be you? Why do your experiences of the world, your selfhood, and your body feel the way they do? Combining neuroscience, philosophy, and a pinch of speculation, these blinks argue that consciousness is not as mysterious as it seems – it is deeply entwined with our living, breathing bodies.

¿Quién debería leer Being You?

  • Science enthusiasts interested in the mystery of consciousness
  • The philosophically inclined
  • Fans and critics of Artificial Intelligence

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Neuroscience Libros: Dopamine Nation de

Dopamine Nation

Anna Lembke
Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence
4.5 (786 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Dopamine Nation?

Dopamine Nation (2021) explores the connection between pleasure and pain. Our modern world is filled with more dopamine-inducing stimuli than ever – including everything from drugs and sex to smartphones and shopping. Citing years of clinical experience and patients’ stories, this book helps to understand addiction and explains how to achieve a healthy balance in our lives. 

¿Quién debería leer Dopamine Nation?

  • People struggling to break bad habits
  • Family members of loved ones struggling with addiction
  • Anyone who can’t seem to put down their phone

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Neuroscience Libros: Evolve Your Brain de

Evolve Your Brain

Joe Dispenza
The Science of Changing Your Mind
4.6 (761 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Evolve Your Brain?

Evolve Your Brain (2007) dives deep into the human brain and its structures. It demonstrates the power of neuroplasticity to change thinking, behavior, and biology.

¿Quién debería leer Evolve Your Brain?

  • Curious minds who are, well, curious about their minds
  • Self-help fans seeking brain-based advice on achieving their goals
  • Anyone with a brain wondering why it didn’t come with an owner’s manual

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Neuroscience Libros: The Male Brain de

The Male Brain

Louann Brizendine
A Breakthrough Understanding of How Men and Boys Think
4.5 (406 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Male Brain?

The Male Brain (2010) is a neuroscientist’s account of the interplay between hormones and brain development that shapes the formation and growth of male brains and behavior. Based on decades of research, it argues that the roots of many masculine stereotypes can be seen in neurobiology, and that hormones shape the male brain and outlook for a lifetime.

¿Quién debería leer The Male Brain?

  • Anyone with a male brain wondering about how it works
  • Minds curious about biology’s effect on culture
  • Those who interact with male brains looking for insights

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Neuroscience Libros: Rewire Your Anxious Brain de

Rewire Your Anxious Brain

Catherine M. Pittman & Elizabeth M. Karle
How to Use the Neuroscience of Fear to End Anxiety, Panic, and Worry
4.6 (660 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Rewire Your Anxious Brain?

Rewire Your Anxious Brain (2015) is a powerful guide to overcoming anxiety. Based on the latest research in neuroscience, it explains how two separate regions of the brain are responsible for producing anxiety – and how each requires different strategies and approaches.

¿Quién debería leer Rewire Your Anxious Brain?

  • Anxiety sufferers
  • Therapists looking for new strategies
  • Brain science enthusiasts

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Neuroscience Libros: The Mind-Gut Connection de

The Mind-Gut Connection

Emeran Mayer
How the Hidden Conversation Within Our Bodies Impacts Our Mood, Our Choices, and Our Overall Health
4.5 (625 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Mind-Gut Connection?

The Mind-Gut Connection (2016) explores the complex relationship between the gut and brain, highlighting the crucial role this connection plays in both physical and mental health. The book delves into key insights, such as the brain-gut axis, the impact of stress on gut health, and the connection between food and mental well-being, emphasizing the need for holistic care to improve overall health.

¿Quién debería leer The Mind-Gut Connection?

  • Anyone interested in dietary lifestyles
  • People struggling with emotional and mental health issues
  • Those curious about how the body works

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Neuroscience Libros: The Explosive Child de

The Explosive Child

Ross W. Greene
A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children
4.3 (121 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Explosive Child?

The Explosive Child (2021) is a groundbreaking and scientific guide to dealing with children who react extremely to routine situations. Drawing on neuroscience and child psychology, Greene lays out a conceptual framework focused on the cause of the behavior, rather than the behavior itself. This framework can serve as a guide for frustrated parents who want to understand and address their child’s severe outbursts.

¿Quién debería leer The Explosive Child?

  • Frustrated parents who feel like they've tried it all
  • Caregivers and teachers who are concerned by a child's violent outbursts
  • Anyone looking for a fresh and compassionate perspective on children's problematic behavior

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Neuroscience Libros: A Thousand Brains de

A Thousand Brains

Jeff Hawkins
A New Theory of Intelligence
4.6 (158 ratings)
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¿De qué trata A Thousand Brains?

A Thousand Brains (2021) explores the fundamental nature of intelligence. It poses the theory that the brain is a collection of thousands of mini-brains, each generating and refining their own predictions. It also delves into the implications of this theory for artificial intelligence and our understanding of consciousness.

¿Quién debería leer A Thousand Brains?

  • Fans of neuroscience who are interested in the latest research
  • Anyone curious about how humans think and learn
  • Those ready for an in-depth guide to one of life’s great mysteries

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Neuroscience Libros: Divergent Mind de

Divergent Mind

Jenara Nerenberg
Thriving in a World That Wasn't Designed for You
3.9 (259 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Divergent Mind?

Divergent Mind (2020) is a groundbreaking look at neurodiversity in women and girls, with a particular focus on the impacts of late diagnosis and the overall lack of clinical research.

¿Quién debería leer Divergent Mind?

  • Those seeking more information on neurodiversity and the ways it can manifest 
  • Anyone who gets overwhelmed by external stimuli from smells to sounds to surroundings – and wonders why
  • Synesthetes and sensitives looking for practical ways to make their world more accommodating

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Neuroscience Libros: Psych de

Psych

Paul Bloom
The Story of the Human Mind
3.9 (51 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Psych?

Psych (2023) offers an informed, insightful, and approachable overview of psychology, starting with its origins and earliest thought leaders to the most recent findings in modern practice. Based on the author’s popular Introduction to Psychology course developed for Yale University, it uses lively storytelling and studies to easily relate the complex science of the human mind.

¿Quién debería leer Psych?

  • Anyone interested in the principles of psychology
  • People seeking scientific explanations for what drives thought and behavior
  • Those eager to learn how people’s minds differ

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Neuroscience Libros: The Teenage Brain de

The Teenage Brain

Frances E. Jensen & Amy Ellis Nutt
A Neuroscientist's Survival Guide to Raising Adolescents and Young Adults
4.0 (123 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Teenage Brain?

The Teenage Brain (2014) delves into the labyrinth of teenage neuroscience, offering a captivating exploration of why teens think and act the way they do. With a blend of science and real-world anecdotes, it illuminates the complexities and wonders of a brain in flux.

¿Quién debería leer The Teenage Brain?

  • Concerned, proactive parents of teenagers
  • Educators seeking insight into students
  • Advocates of teenage mental health

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Neuroscience Libros: Seven and a Half Lessons about the Brain de

Seven and a Half Lessons about the Brain

Lisa Feldman Barrett
4.2 (123 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Seven and a Half Lessons about the Brain?

Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain (2020) is an engaging exploration of the human brain that debunks numerous misconceptions along the way. It explains what brains are actually for, how they develop, what makes them unique, and why they’re often one step ahead of everything you do.

¿Quién debería leer Seven and a Half Lessons about the Brain?

  • Neuroscience enthusiasts
  • People interested in the field of psychology
  • Anyone curious about human evolution

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Neuroscience Libros: The Power of Neurodiversity de

The Power of Neurodiversity

Thomas Armstrong
Unleashing the Advantages of Your Differently Wired Brain
4.4 (62 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Power of Neurodiversity?

The Power of Neurodiversity (2011) explores how reframing neurological differences as diversity rather than disorder can empower those with atypical minds. It covers the strengths of neurodivergent thinking, finding one's niche, positive adaptations, and envisioning a more inclusive world. It invites us to celebrate the brilliance found in all human brains.

¿Quién debería leer The Power of Neurodiversity?

  • Teachers of all levels
  • Parents of children with learning or cognitive differences
  • Anyone whose brain is wired a little differently

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Neuroscience Libros: The Practice of Adaptive Leadership de

The Practice of Adaptive Leadership

Ronald Heifetz, Alexander Grashow & Marty Linsky
Tools and Tactics for Changing Your Organization and the World
3.2 (222 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Practice of Adaptive Leadership?

The Practice of Adaptive Leadership (2009) demonstrates how leaders can mobilize people to tackle tough challenges and thrive in the face of harsh realities that demand new skills and responses. It provides a practical framework for diagnosing situations, distinguishing between technical problems and adaptive challenges, and avoiding common leadership pitfalls that come with over-dependence on authority.

¿Quién debería leer The Practice of Adaptive Leadership?

  • Developing Leaders
  • Managers interested in mobilizing people 
  • People facing new challenges

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Neuroscience Libros: Visual Thinking de

Visual Thinking

Temple Grandin
The Hidden Gifts of People Who Think in Pictures, Patterns, and Abstractions
4.1 (261 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Visual Thinking?

Visual Thinking (2022) offers an authoritative view on different ways of thinking, and how those differences have been crucial to many of our biggest creative advancements. It shows how society tends to be biased toward verbal thinkers – and how visual thinkers, albeit typically underserved in society, bring an array of crucial skills to various domains.

¿Quién debería leer Visual Thinking?

  • Anyone curious about autism
  • Artists and creative minds
  • People interested in team-building

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Neuroscience Libros: Hidden Potential de

Hidden Potential

Adam Grant
The Science of Achieving Greater Things
4.5 (532 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Hidden Potential?

Hidden Potential (2023) challenges the notion that only those born with natural and exceptional talent can excel intellectually, artistically or athletically. Supported by groundbreaking research, it offers a framework that any individual can use to tap into their hidden potential and achieve more than they ever thought possible. 

¿Quién debería leer Hidden Potential?

  • Novices wanting to master a challenging skill
  • Those who feel they’ve stagnated or plateaued
  • Leaders seeking to unlock the potential of others

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Neuroscience Libros: The Conscious Mind de

The Conscious Mind

David J. Chalmers
In Search of a Fundamental Theory
4.0 (64 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Conscious Mind?

The Conscious Mind (1996) is a groundbreaking work analyzing why subjective experience has remained so resistant to conventional scientific explanations. It argues that consciousness must be considered a fundamental property woven into reality rather than an illusory emergent product of brain computations.

¿Quién debería leer The Conscious Mind?

  • Technologists and futurists contemplating machine consciousness
  • Curious minds exploring the connections between science and spirit
  • Anyone appreciating thought experiments that challenge fundamental assumptions about reality

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Neuroscience Libros: Come Together de

Come Together

Emily Nagoski, PhD
The Science (and Art!) of Creating Lasting Sexual Connections
3.7 (63 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Come Together?

Come Together (2024) warmly and compassionately offers practical advice for improving sexual well-being, particularly in long-term relationships where one or more partners may be experiencing low libido. It explores the complexities of human sexuality with a focus on the science of sexual response and the psychology of desire. Notably, it’s highly inclusive and applicable to people in relationships regardless of gender, orientation, or relationship structure.

¿Quién debería leer Come Together?

  • Couples seeking to improve their sexual intimacy and understanding 
  • Individuals exploring their own sexuality and sexual health
  • Sex educators looking for research-based information to share

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Neuroscience Libros: Mind Magic de

Mind Magic

James R. Doty
The Neuroscience of Manifestation and How It Changes Everything
4.4 (361 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Mind Magic?

Mind Magic (2024) reframes manifestation as a daily practice, in which directing attention, cultivating an empowering inner dialogue, and using tools like guided meditations and journaling exercises can manifest positive transformations.

¿Quién debería leer Mind Magic?

  • Anyone feeling directionless and frustrated in life
  • Anyone who chases after goals without seeming to accomplish them
  • Anyone ready to open up to the mind’s power to manifest

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Neuroscience Libros: Made You Look de

Made You Look

Carmen Simon
How to Use Brain Science to Attract Attention and Persuade Others
4.1 (108 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Made You Look?

Made You Look (2024) is a guide that draws on the latest neuroscience research to study attention, memory, and what keeps the brain engaged. It presents a four-part framework for creating persuasive content that captures customers’ attention and influences their purchasing decisions.

¿Quién debería leer Made You Look?

  • Marketers looking to create more compelling campaigns
  • Public speakers who want to deliver memorable and impactful presentations
  • Content creators striving to produce viral and shareable material

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Neuroscience Libros: This Is Why You Dream de

This Is Why You Dream

Rahul Jandial
What Your Sleeping Brain Reveals About Your Waking Life
4.3 (169 ratings)
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¿De qué trata This Is Why You Dream?

This is Why You Dream (2024) explores the science behind dreaming. It explains why dreams occur, and how they impact our waking lives. It also offers insights into the benefits of dreaming – like improved problem-solving and cognitive performance – and provides advice on harnessing the creative power of dreams based on the latest neuroscientific research.

¿Quién debería leer This Is Why You Dream?

  • Science lovers interested in how the brain works
  • Psychology fans with a keen interest in what our dreams say about us
  • Anyone intrigued by the enigmatic world of sleep and dreaming

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Neuroscience Libros: Reversing Alzheimer's de

Reversing Alzheimer's

Heather Sandison
The New Toolkit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain Health
4.3 (201 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Reversing Alzheimer's?

Reversing Alzheimer's (2024) offers a groundbreaking perspective on combating a devastating disease, presenting evidence-based strategies to improve cognition and quality of life for those affected. Drawing from clinical practice and cutting-edge research, it provides actionable steps for patients and caregivers to fortify brain health and potentially reverse cognitive decline – challenging the notion of Alzheimer's as an inevitable fate.

¿Quién debería leer Reversing Alzheimer's?

  • Family members and caregivers of those with Alzheimer's or dementia
  • Healthcare professionals specializing in geriatrics or neurology
  • People interested in preventative measures against age-related cognitive issues

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Neuroscience Libros: Then I Am Myself the World de

Then I Am Myself the World

Christof Koch
What Consciousness Is and How to Expand It
4.1 (30 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Then I Am Myself the World?

Then I Am Myself the World (2024) explores consciousness, showing how our experiences and mindset create our individual reality. By expanding our consciousness, we can also transform our lives.

¿Quién debería leer Then I Am Myself the World?

  • Anyone interested in consciousness
  • People who want a better understanding of themselves and others
  • Anyone intrigued by psychedelic drugs

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Neuroscience Libros: Consciousness Explained de

Consciousness Explained

Daniel C. Dennett
Redefine Your Understanding of the Mind and Consciousness
4.3 (110 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Consciousness Explained?

Consciousness Explained (1991) offers a revolutionary perspective on the nature of human consciousness. The book challenges traditional notions of a unified self, proposing instead that consciousness emerges from multiple competing processes in the brain, shaped by language and narrative. It invites readers to reconsider fundamental ideas about free will, personal identity, and the nature of subjective experience.

¿Quién debería leer Consciousness Explained?

  • Philosophy enthusiasts, especially those interested in philosophy of mind
  • Spiritual seekers curious about the scientific perspective on consciousness
  • All those fascinated by the nature of human experience and self-awareness

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Neuroscience Libros: Unstoppable Brain de

Unstoppable Brain

Kyra Bobinet
Neuroscience for Overcoming Failure, Stress, and Creating Change
4.3 (110 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Unstoppable Brain?

Unstoppable Brain (2024) explores the latest neuroscience to help readers understand how their brains respond to failure and stress, and offers practical strategies to reprogram these responses for lasting behavior change. It focuses primarily on the habenula, a brain region that can inhibit motivation after perceived failure, and provides actionable steps to overcome this built-in internal barrier and achieve personal goals​.

¿Quién debería leer Unstoppable Brain?

  • Healthcare professionals seeking neuroscience-based strategies for patient engagement
  • Educators interested in understanding and fostering motivation
  • Anyone struggling with procrastination or self-doubt

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Neuroscience Libros: Autism de

Autism

Uta Frith
Explaining the Enigma
4.2 (33 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Autism?

Autism (1989) presents pioneering theories on how individuals with autism perceive and process information, revolutionizing our understanding of the autism spectrum and paving the way for more effective support and intervention strategies. 

¿Quién debería leer Autism?

  • Parents, family members, coworkers, or friends of individuals with autism curious to understand more
  • Employers or managers interested in neurodiversity in the workplace
  • Anyone curious about  psychology or cognitive neuroscience

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Neuroscience Libros: Four Ways of Thinking de

Four Ways of Thinking

David Sumpter
A Journey Into Human Complexity
3.8 (69 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Four Ways of Thinking?

Four Ways of Thinking (2023) explores how mathematical concepts shape the way we approach problems and make decisions in everyday life. It delves into four distinct modes of thinking – statistical, interactive, chaotic, and complex – revealing how each perspective offers uniquely valuable insights. Through practical examples, it demonstrates how combining these methods can deepen our understanding of the world.

¿Quién debería leer Four Ways of Thinking?

  • Mathematicians interested in practical applications of math 
  • Analysts and scientists seeking diverse problem-solving approaches 
  • Anyone looking to enhance their critical thinking and decision-making skills

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Neuroscience Libros: How We Learn de

How We Learn

Stanislas Dehaene
Why Brains Learn Better Than Any Machine . . . for Now
4.1 (213 ratings)
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¿De qué trata How We Learn?

How We Learn (2020) explores the complex mechanisms by which the human brain processes, adapts, and retains information. Contrasting these natural learning capabilities with the current state of artificial intelligence, it highlights the advantages of human cognition and provides actionable insights for optimizing educational practices to fully harness cognitive potential.

¿Quién debería leer How We Learn?

  • Educators seeking to enhance learning strategies
  • Neuroscience enthusiasts exploring brain functionality
  • Parents interested in boosting children’s cognitive development

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Neuroscience Libros: The Inner Clock de

The Inner Clock

Lynne Peeples
Living in Sync with Our Circadian Rhythms
4.2 (185 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Inner Clock?

The Inner Clock (2024) explores the profound impact of biological timekeeping on human health and well-being. This book delves into the science of circadian rhythms, examining how our internal clocks influence everything from sleep patterns to metabolism, and offers practical strategies for aligning our modern lifestyles with our bodies’ natural cycles to improve overall health and vitality. 

¿Quién debería leer The Inner Clock?

  • Productivity hackers seeking to optimize their daily routines
  • Shift workers or frequent travelers looking to safeguard their health
  • Anyone interested in the intersection of biology, health, and daily life

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Neuroscience Libros: Heal Your Gut, Save Your Brain de

Heal Your Gut, Save Your Brain

Partha Nandi
Five Pillars for Gut Health and Cognitive Optimization
4.4 (288 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Heal Your Gut, Save Your Brain?

Heal Your Gut, Save Your Brain (2024) delves into the vital connection between gut health and cognitive function, illustrating how a balanced gut microbiome can help prevent mental decline and neurodegenerative diseases. It offers a holistic wellness approach rooted in nutrition, physical activity, and fostering a sense of community.

¿Quién debería leer Heal Your Gut, Save Your Brain?

  • Health-conscious individuals seeking to improve gut and brain connection
  • Those concerned about preventing mental decline or neurodegenerative diseases
  • Readers exploring holistic approaches to nutrition and overall wellness

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Neuroscience Libros: The Suggestible Brain de

The Suggestible Brain

Amir Raz
The Science and Magic of How We Make Up Our Minds
4.2 (128 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Suggestible Brain?

The Suggestible Brain (2024) explores how the power of suggestion can shape our perceptions, beliefs, and physiology. In a wide ranging analysis that touches on human evolution, the placebo effect, the Salem Witch trials and more, it persuasively makes the case that suggestion is among humankind’s most powerful tools of influence. 

¿Quién debería leer The Suggestible Brain?

  • Psychologists who want to understand how suggestion impacts mental health
  • Healthcare professionals fascinated by the mind-body connection
  • Anyone who wants to use the power of suggestion to their advantage

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Neuroscience Libros: What Kind of Creatures Are We? de

What Kind of Creatures Are We?

Noam Chomsky
A deep exploration of human nature, language, and consciousness
4.2 (76 ratings)
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¿De qué trata What Kind of Creatures Are We??

What Kind of Creatures Are We? (2015) takes you on an exhilarating journey into the depths of human consciousness, revealing how language shapes thought and defines our species. Through clear, precise explanations of groundbreaking research in linguistics and cognitive science, you'll discover why your mind can effortlessly create infinite meanings from finite elements – a unique capability that emerged suddenly in human history. 

¿Quién debería leer What Kind of Creatures Are We??

  • Linguistics students and professors seeking deeper insights into language evolution
  • Philosophy enthusiasts interested in consciousness and human nature
  • Fans of science curious about cognitive development and brain function

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The Creative Brain

Anna Abraham
Myths and Truths
4.0 (75 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Creative Brain?

The Creative Brain (2024) explores the science behind popular beliefs about creativity, finding valuable insights hidden within common misconceptions. Instead of simply debunking myths like right-brain thinking, tortured artists, or creative genius, it reveals how each belief contains elements of truth that deepen our understanding of how creativity actually works in the human brain. 

¿Quién debería leer The Creative Brain?

  • Creative minds seeking to better understand their own process or overcome blocks
  • Folks interested in the relationship between mental health and creativity
  • Anyone who has ever felt "not creative enough"

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Our New Social Life

Natalie K. Lawrence, Natalie Kerr, Jaime Kurtz
Science-Backed Strategies for Creating Meaningful Connection
4.1 (36 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Our New Social Life?

Our New Social Life (2024) offers a fresh approach to building meaningful relationships with practical, research-backed techniques. Whether you’re navigating a new environment, overcoming modern distractions, or craving deeper connections, this guide equips you with tools to create lasting, meaningful relationships. Say goodbye to isolation and hello to a richer, more connected life.

¿Quién debería leer Our New Social Life?

  • People seeking deeper connections in a distracted, modern world
  • Introverts and extroverts looking to improve social skills
  • Anyone navigating life transitions or struggling with loneliness

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The Reading Mind

Daniel T. Willingham
A Cognitive Approach to Understanding How the Mind Reads
4.4 (92 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Reading Mind?

The Reading Mind (2017) explores the complex cognitive processes that occur when we read, from the initial recognition of letters to the deep comprehension of texts. It examines fundamental processes like sight-reading and phonetic reading, while also addressing higher-level skills such as inferential comprehension, the reading-writing connection, and the role of motivation in developing reading proficiency.

¿Quién debería leer The Reading Mind?

  • Teachers seeking to understand the science behind literacy
  • Parents who want to nurture their children as readers
  • Anyone fascinated by cognitive science and psychology

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Neuroscience Libros: The End of Alzheimer's Program de

The End of Alzheimer's Program

Dale Bredesen
The First Protocol to Enhance Cognition and Reverse Decline at Any Age
4.2 (45 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The End of Alzheimer's Program?

The End of Alzheimer's Program (2020) provides a step-by-step plan to protect – and even restore – cognitive health. It uncovers hidden drivers of Alzheimer’s, such as inflammation, toxins, and insulin resistance, and offers practical strategies to address them. Through a targeted approach that includes diet, sleep, exercise, and personalized interventions, this program empowers you to take control of your brain health and enhance mental clarity.

¿Quién debería leer The End of Alzheimer's Program?

  • Caregivers and families of patients with Alzheimer’s
  • Individuals concerned about brain health and longevity
  • Medical professionals and researchers studying cognitive decline

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Trust Factor

Paul Zak
The Science of Creating High-Performance Companies
4.0 (7 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Trust Factor?

Trust Factor (2017) reveals how the neurochemical oxytocin serves as the biological foundation for organizational trust and high performance. It presents the OXYTOCIN framework as a systematic approach for creating workplace environments where trust naturally flourishes, leading to measurably better business outcomes and more fulfilling work experiences.

¿Quién debería leer Trust Factor?

  • Business leaders and executives seeking science-backed approaches to improve organizational performance
  • Neuroscience enthusiasts interested in practical applications of brain research
  • Anyone in a toxic work environment seeking validation and language to advocate for change

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Why We Sleep

Matthew Walker
The New Science of Sleep and Dreams
4.4 (61 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Why We Sleep?

Why We Sleep (2017) examines the essential role sleep plays in nearly every facet of our physical and mental well-being. Drawing on decades of scientific research, it reveals how sleep strengthens memory, supports learning, bolsters the immune system, and regulates emotions. Building on these insights, it offers thoughtful solutions that challenge modern attitudes toward rest, paving the way for a healthier and more productive future.

¿Quién debería leer Why We Sleep?

  • Anyone skeptical about the importance of sleep
  • People with insomnia
  • Dreamers curious about what happens in slumberland

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Emotional Ignorance

Dean Burnett
Misadventures in the Science of Emotion
4.2 (23 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Emotional Ignorance?

Emotional Ignorance (2023) explores why we have emotions and what purpose they serve in our lives. Written from a neuroscientific perspective, it examines the evolutionary reasons behind our emotional responses and investigates how these powerful feelings shape our behaviors and decisions despite their seemingly irrational nature.

¿Quién debería leer Emotional Ignorance?

  • Neuroscience enthusiasts seeking to better understand human emotion
  • People processing grief or major life changes looking for scientific and personal insights
  • Anyone navigating emotional connection in our digital age

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Neuroscience Libros: The Self Delusion de

The Self Delusion

Gregory Berns
The New Neuroscience of How We (Re)Invent Our Identities
4.3 (69 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Self Delusion?

The Self Delusion (2022) asks a mind-bending question: What if the “you” from yesterday, today, and tomorrow are actually three different people? It explains how our brains create the illusion of a single, continuous self – and how we can rewrite that story to shape our future.

¿Quién debería leer The Self Delusion?

  • Science geeks
  • Anyone interested in how the brain works
  • People looking for a fresh start in life

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Neuroscience Libros: The Ageless Brain de

The Ageless Brain

Dale E. Bredesen
How to Sharpen and Protect Your Mind for a Lifetime
4.3 (200 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Ageless Brain?

The Ageless Brain (2025) presents a comprehensive approach to preventing and reversing cognitive decline. Through diet, exercise, and other lifestyle changes, it integrates cutting-edge neuroscience with practical strategies aimed at maintaining and enhancing brain health throughout one's life. 

¿Quién debería leer The Ageless Brain?

  • People of any age who want to prevent cognitive decline
  • Caregivers of those with memory loss or Alzheimer’s
  • Anyone who wants to improve their overall brain health and longevity

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Neuroscience Libros: The Gut-Brain Paradox de

The Gut-Brain Paradox

Steven R. Gundry
Boost Mood, Clear Brain Fog, and Reverse Disease with Your Gut
4.4 (95 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Gut-Brain Paradox?

The Gut-Brain Paradox (2025) explores how the gut microbiome profoundly influences mental clarity, emotional balance, and neurological health. It explains how modern diets and environmental factors disrupt this gut-brain connection – and how restoring microbial balance can reverse symptoms like brain fog, anxiety, and cognitive decline.

¿Quién debería leer The Gut-Brain Paradox?

  • Health-conscious adults seeking natural brain support
  • Nutrition-focused biohackers exploring gut microbiome science
  • Anyone interested in mind-body connections

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Brain

Elizabeth R. Ricker
An Owner's Guide
4.4 (30 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Brain?

Brain (2025) offers a practical, science-backed roadmap for optimizing mental performance and emotional well-being. It blends neuroscience, psychology, and real-world tools to help you understand how your brain works – and how to improve memory, focus, mood, and resilience at any stage of life.

¿Quién debería leer Brain?

  • Productivity enthusiasts seeking scientifically grounded ways to improve focus
  • Students and lifelong learners curious about the brain
  • Biohackers and self-optimizers interested in increasing cognitive performance

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Neuroscience Libros: Diet, Drugs, and Dopamine de

Diet, Drugs, and Dopamine

David A. Kessler
The New Science of Achieving a Healthy Weight
4.1 (53 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Diet, Drugs, and Dopamine?

Diet, Drugs, and Dopamine (2025) methodically deconstructs the harmful ideas that obesity is a personal failing and that weight loss is a matter of willpower. It offers an up-to-date precis of how science understands weight loss, touching on neuroscience and nutrition, and a thorough analysis of how the latest GLP-1 weight loss drugs can be folded into a holistic weight management approach.

¿Quién debería leer Diet, Drugs, and Dopamine?

  • Obese and overweight people who want to understand their body's biology
  • Health-care professionals who want a scientific grounding in how weight loss works
  • Anyone considering GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic or Mounjaro for weight management

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Neuroscience Libros: The Complete Guide to Memory de

The Complete Guide to Memory

Richard Restak
The Science of Strengthening Your Mind
4.3 (33 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Complete Guide to Memory?

The Complete Guide to Memory (2022) offers a thorough exploration of how memory functions, how different types of memory are formed, and how brain structure and emotional regulation influence what you remember. It presents a practical framework for improving memory at any age, weaving in real-life strategies and insights into the mind-body connection.

¿Quién debería leer The Complete Guide to Memory?

  • Adults concerned about memory and brain health
  • People seeking better learning and recall strategies
  • Anyone curious about how memory shapes identity and thought

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Neuroscience Libros: The Brain at Rest de

The Brain at Rest

Joseph Jebelli
How the Art and Science of Doing Nothing Can Improve Your Life
4.3 (13 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Brain at Rest?

The Brain at Rest (2025) challenges the conventional wisdom that constant productivity is the key to success, revealing how letting your mind wander can actually make you more creative and less stressed. This science-backed guide offers a refreshing antidote to our culture of overwork, showing how rest activates the brain’s default network and can lead to greater contentment and improved mental performance.

¿Quién debería leer The Brain at Rest?

  • Overworked professionals who want to develop a better work-life balance
  • Creatives looking to sharpen their idea-generation skills
  • Anyone interested in the neuroscience of cognition, creativity, and rest

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Neuroscience Libros: The Headache de

The Headache

Tom Zeller Jr.
The Most Confounding Affliction – And a Search for Relief
2.0 (2 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Headache?

The Headache (2025) is a deep exploration of one of the most common – and most misunderstood – human ailments. It blends personal experience with scientific investigation to reveal why headache disorders are so often dismissed, and how that’s finally beginning to change.

¿Quién debería leer The Headache?

  • People living with chronic headaches or migraine
  • Friends or partners of someone with head pain
  • Medical students and new doctors entering neurology

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Neuroscience Libros: The Neural Mind de

The Neural Mind

George Lakoff, Srini Narayanan
How Brains Think
4.0 (2 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Neural Mind?

The Neural Mind (2025) presents a unified theory of human cognition that demonstrates how all abstract thinking emerges from the same neural circuits used for physical movement, perception, and bodily interaction with the world. Integrating decades of research from neuroscience, cognitive linguistics, and computational modeling, it demonstrates that metaphorical thinking is the foundation for how brains construct meaning. 

¿Quién debería leer The Neural Mind?

  • Teachers, curriculum developers, and students who want to understand how embodied approaches can facilitate learning
  • Curious minds fascinated by groundbreaking discoveries that challenge fundamental paradigms 
  • Anyone interested in how physical experiences shape language, logic, and learning capabilities

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What's the best Neuroscience book to read?

While choosing just one book about a topic is always tough, many people regard Switch as the ultimate read on Neuroscience.

What are the Top 10 Neuroscience books?

Blinkist curators have picked the following:
  • Switch by Chip Heath & Dan Heath
  • Stumbling on Happiness by Daniel Gilbert
  • The Willpower Instinct by Kelly McGonigal
  • The Rise of Superman by Steven Kotler
  • Incognito by David Eagleman
  • Buddha’s Brain by Rick Hanson
  • The Art Of Thinking Clearly by Rolf Dobelli
  • Moonwalking with Einstein by Joshua Foer
  • How We Learn by Benedict Carey
  • The Compass of Pleasure by David J. Linden

Who are the top Neuroscience book authors?

When it comes to Neuroscience, these are the authors who stand out as some of the most influential:
  • Chip Heath & Dan Heath
  • Daniel Gilbert
  • Kelly McGonigal
  • Steven Kotler
  • David Eagleman

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