3 books about how to arrange our brain
Books / / December 19, 2019
Habits, character, sexual preferences - all it controls our brain. Layfhaker offers a selection of books that will help to learn more about how to arrange our internal control center.
1. "The man who took his wife for a hat," Oliver Sacks
American neurologist in his book collected the most interesting cases from his own practice. True stories of people's mind that something went wrong. You will learn what it is - then forget everything that has happened for a minute ago, "stuck" in the past and try to put on the head of his wife instead of a hat. The author sincerely wants to help each of his patient, but is it always possible?
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2. "Who would have thought! How the brain makes us do stupid things, "Asya Kazantsev
This book is about why we so easily give in bad habits, Fall in love or fall into depression. Asya popularly explains why smoking - it's not a habit, and addiction, how do you know if you have a tendency to alcoholism, why we are sad with the arrival of autumn and why we start lovers. The book is written in simple language, without complex terms (almost). And in the end there is even a bonus section that explains the basics of biology.
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3. "We - this is our brain. From the womb to Alzheimer's, "Dick Swaab
A terrific guide to the finer points of our convolutions. Dutch scientist explains why homophobia - is evil, as our habits are formed, that is Parkinson's disease is associated birth injuries and schizophrenia. Swaab literally takes you by the hand and carries on the neurons of your brain. Catches from the first page and does not let go until the last line.
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