Brain Rules
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Brain Rules
John Medina
6 people recommended it in 4 threads, 2009–2018.
What people on Hacker News said
He highlights problems with our approaches to work and study, how these are at odds with the way our brains evolved to work and what we can do about it.
Great collection of actionable advice backed up by current research.
Loved Brain rules, and Brain Rules for baby is also wonderful :)
I found Predictably Irrational, Brain Rules and The 48 Laws of Power to be mostly garbage.
Where it comes up
- Ask HN: Books you read in 2018? 2018 · 2 recommendations
- Ask HN: What books have made the biggest impact on your mental models? 2017 · 2 recommendations
- Ask HN: What book are you reading right now? 2014 · 1 recommendation
- Reading list for those who love to learn 2009 · 1 recommendation