Human Hacking is a controversial book that delves into the world of social engineering, emphasizing the art of manipulating human behavior to achieve specific outcomes. Drawing from real-life experiences and psychological principles, the book explores the tactics and strategies employed by social engineers to influence and deceive individuals.

Human Hacking

The Selfish Gene presents a unique perspective on evolution. Richard Dawkins shifts our attention from organisms and species to genes as the central unit of natural selection. By painting genes as "selfish" entities striving for their own replication, it explains the underlying mechanisms that shape complex behaviors observed in the natural world.

The Selfish Gene

Brain Food shares the fascinating connection between nutrition and brain health. Mosconi, a neuroscientist, and nutritionist, delves into scientific research and provides practical insights on how our diet can impact our cognitive abilities and overall brain function.

Brain Food

The books explore the concept of “ Noise” can impact the decision-making processes. Noise refers to the inconsistency and variability in decision-making outcomes that should be identical or at least highly similar.

Noise

Exercised explores the evolution and science behind physical activity. It provides insights into the history, biology, and cultural aspects of exercise, highlighting the importance of being active for our overall health and well-being.

Exercised

The Book of Humans explores what it means to be human by examining our evolutionary history, genetics, and the complexities of our biology. Rutherford presents a fascinating exploration of our shared ancestry with other species and delves into the scientific understanding of human nature.

The Book of Humans

Head Strong shares insights and strategies to optimize their brain health and enhance their cognitive performance. By taking care of your mitochondria, reducing inflammation, promoting neuroplasticity, leveraging technology, and prioritizing quality sleep, you can enhance your cognitive function, focus, and overall well-being.

Head Strong

How Not to Diet is a comprehensive guide to sustainable and effective weight loss through evidence-based nutrition. Dr. Greger, a renowned physician, presents key principles and strategies backed by scientific research to help readers make informed decisions about their diet and achieve long-term health and weight management goals.

How Not to Diet

Lifespan explores the concept of aging as a treatable condition rather than an inevitable process, presenting groundbreaking research and potential interventions that could revolutionize our understanding of aging and lead to longer healthier lives.

Lifespan

Abundance argues that our future holds immense potential for prosperity and limitless opportunities.  The book explores the concept of abundance and the potential for a prosperous future through technological advancements and innovative approaches.

Abundance

A Short History of Nearly Everything is a captivating and comprehensive exploration of the scientific discoveries and milestones that have shaped our understanding of the universe, Earth, and life itself.  Bryson takes readers on an extraordinary journey through time and space, unraveling the mysteries of our existence in an engaging and accessible manner.

A Short History of Nearly Everything

Sapiens is an enthralling work that provides a sweeping overview of the history and evolution of humankind, offering deep insights into our origins, development, and the impact we have had on the world.  Through a combination of rigorous research, interdisciplinary perspectives, and thought-provoking analysis, Harari explores the fascinating story of Homo sapiens, from our emergence as a species to our current dominance over the planet.

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Human Hacking

Win Friends, Influence People, and Leave Them Better Off for Having Met You

The Selfish Gene

Brain Food

The Surprising Science of Eating for Cognitive Power

Noise

A Flaw in Human Judgment

Exercised

Why Something We Never Evolved to Do Is Healthy and Rewarding

The Book of Humans

A Brief History of Culture, Sex, War, and the Evolution of Us

Head Strong

The Bulletproof Plan to Activate Untapped Brain Energy to Work Smarter and Think Faster-in Just Two Weeks

How Not to Diet

The Groundbreaking Science of Healthy, Permanent Weight Loss

Lifespan

Why We Age—and Why We Don't Have To

Abundance

The Future Is Better Than You Think

A Short History of Nearly Everything

Sapiens

A Brief History of Humankind