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Mentioned in 17 episodes

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The Secret Lives of the Brain

Book • 2012

In this book, renowned neuroscientist David Eagleman delves into the depths of the subconscious brain to illuminate its surprising mysteries.

He explores various aspects such as why your foot can move before you are consciously aware of danger, the brain's role in decision-making, and the implications of unconscious processes on our understanding of free will and the justice system.

The book covers a wide range of topics including brain damage, dating, drugs, beauty, infidelity, synesthesia, criminal law, artificial intelligence, and visual illusions, making it a thrilling subsurface exploration of the mind.

Mentioned by

Jordan Harbinger

Mentioned in 17 episodes

Mentioned by

Tim Ferriss

as one of the author's bestsellers.

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Mentioned by Jordan B. Peterson when discussing perception and its relation to philosophical implications.

523. Why We Dream, Learn, and Adapt Faster Than Any Other Species | Dr. David Eagleman

Mentioned by

Timothy Armoo

as a book that explores the principles of psychitecture.

From Council Estate To Selling A Global Business For Millions At 27 - Timothy Armoo Founder of Fanbytes

Mentioned by

David Eagleman

; it explores the unconscious brain.

Mentioned by

Tom Bilyeu

as one of

David Eagleman

's best-selling books.

Fan Favorite: David Eagleman on The Science of Possibility and Reshaping the Future

Mentioned by

David Eagleman

as a book where he originally wrote the story about Arthur Alberts.

Ep85 rebroadcast - "What is a Thought?"

Mentioned by

David Eagleman

as a book where he originally wrote a story about a tape recorder in Africa.

Ep85 "What is a Thought?"

Recommended by

Tom Bilyeu

as a resource for learning about the brain.

How To Break Through Self Sabotage | Tom Bilyeu AMA (Replay)

Mentioned by

Tom Bilyeu

as a resource for understanding the brain and its role in shaping our reality.

How Putting Yourself First Drives Success | Tom Bilyeu AMA (Archived Episode)

Mentioned by

David Eagleman

as a book he wrote about the unconscious processes of the brain.

Ep104 "What is your internal world really like?" (with Russell Hurlburt)

Mentioned by

Brené Brown

as a book about brain science.

Brené with David Eagleman on The Inside Story of the Ever-Changing Brain

Mentioned by

David Eagleman

when discussing different drives or personalities.

Ep109 "Are you one mind or many drives?" with Jordan Peterson

Mentioned by

David Eagleman

as the book where he argues that the brain can best be understood as a team of rivals.

Ep92 "Why is it hard to keep a secret?"

Mentioned by

Sean Carroll

when discussing an experiment on time perception during anxiety.

122 | David Eagleman on Tapping Into the Livewired Brain

Mentioned by

Jordan Harbinger

as one of

David Eagleman

's books.

655: David Eagleman | How Our Brains Construct Reality

Recommended by

David McRaney

as the first book to read to understand Eagleman's perspective on the brain.

191 - Livewired - David Eagleman

Mentioned by

David Eagleman

when discussing unconscious brain processes.

The Brain’s Amazing Ability to Change — David Eagleman Breaks It Down

Mentioned by

Annie Duke

as books exploring the brain's adaptability and hidden workings.

Episode 031: Unlocking the Brain with Dr. David Eagleman

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