3 books tagged with neuroscience, sorted by rating.
by Paul Kalanithi
by Susan Cain
by Charles Duhigg
Neurosurgeon Paul Kalanithi, diagnosed with terminal lung cancer at age 36, reflects on mortality, meaning, and what makes life worth living. Written in the final months of his life, it's a devastating and beautiful meditation on death and purpose.
Susan Cain argues that our culture dramatically undervalues introverts, showing how much we lose when we do. Drawing on neuroscience, psychology, and her own experiences, she demonstrates the power of quiet contemplation in a world obsessed with extroversion and groupthink.
Charles Duhigg explores the science behind why habits exist and how they can be changed. Through compelling stories from boardrooms to the NFL to the civil rights movement, he reveals how understanding the habit loop can transform our lives, businesses, and communities.