Books like Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions
12 books with a reading profile close to Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions by Dan Ariely. Clear-cut; a moderate read.
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NurtureShock: New Thinking About Children
by Po Bronson
Also clear-cut · accessible, data driven
Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman argue that many modern parenting strategies backfire because they rely on outdated assumptions rather than neurological and behavioral data.
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The Upside of Irrationality: The Unexpected Benefits of Defying Logic at Work and at Home
by Dan Ariely
Also clear-cut · economics, accessible
Dan Ariely examines why human behavior consistently deviates from rational economic models.
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The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Caused an Epidemic of Mental Illness
Also clear-cut · accessible, data driven
Jonathan Haidt argues that the sudden rise in adolescent mental illness beginning around 2010 resulted from a fundamental shift in the structure of childhood.
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The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less
economics, accessible
In contemporary markets, the explosion of product variety—from hundred-flavor soda fountains to endless healthcare plans—backfires on the consumer.
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The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains
Also clear-cut · accessible, psychology
Nicholas Carr argues that our constant interaction with the internet is physically reshaping our neural pathways.
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Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams
Also clear-cut · accessible, data driven
In Why We Sleep, neuroscientist Matthew Walker examines the biological functions of REM and NREM sleep and the consequences of their deficiency.
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Same as Ever: A Guide to What Never Changes
economics, accessible
History consists of unpredictable events, but human behavior remains a constant through time.
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White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism
Also clear-cut · accessible, psychology
Robin DiAngelo defines white fragility as a state in which even a minimum amount of racial stress becomes intolerable, triggering a range of defensive moves including anger, fear, and guilt.
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You Are Not So Smart
Also clear-cut · accessible, psychology
Every decision you make is filtered through common cognitive defects that distort your perception of reality.
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Incognito: The Secret Lives of the Brain
accessible, psychology
David Eagleman argues that the conscious mind is a small passenger on a massive ship driven by hidden machinery.
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The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness
economics, accessible
Morgan Housel argues that financial success depends less on mathematical intelligence and more on behavioral discipline.
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Altered Traits
by Daniel Goleman, Richard J. Davidson
accessible, data driven
Daniel Goleman and Richard Davidson analyze the scientific data surrounding meditation to distinguish between temporary mental states and enduring neurological shifts.
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