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Mentioned in 23 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

Mentioned in 23 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

David Eagleman

when referring to the brain as a team of rivals.

Ep120 "Will AI build us into better humans?"

Mentioned by

David Eagleman

as a book where he argued that the brain is best understood as a team of rivals.

Ep121 "What’s the secret to intelligence (in brains and AI)?" with Ramesh Raskar

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

Jamie Wheal

, referencing David Eagleman's views on the conscious mind.

How to Save Humanity From Collapse, Cults, and Collective Rage | Jamie Wheal (Fan Fav)

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?"

Recommended by

Pablos Holman

as a book to read for those wanting to learn about the brain.

New Senses for Humans – David Eagleman

The book was mentioned by Dr. Neil Malek, referencing neuroscientist David Eagleman.

3123: Making Time by Emma Scheib with NoSidebar on How to Improve Mindfulness

Mentioned by

Sean Carroll

when discussing an experiment on time perception during anxiety.

122 | David Eagleman on Tapping Into the Livewired Brain

Mentioned as another book written by the author, David Eagleman.

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