Books like The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Caused an Epidemic of Mental Illness
12 books with a reading profile close to The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Caused an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt. Growth-minded and clear-cut; a moderate read.
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Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams
Also growth-minded and clear-cut · analytical, accessible
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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The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains
Also clear-cut · analytical, accessible
Nicholas Carr argues that our constant interaction with the internet is physically reshaping our neural pathways.
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Incognito: The Secret Lives of the Brain
analytical, accessible
David Eagleman argues that the conscious mind is a small passenger on a massive ship driven by hidden machinery.
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Altered Traits
by Daniel Goleman, Richard J. Davidson
analytical, accessible
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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White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism
Also growth-minded and clear-cut · analytical, accessible
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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Algorithms to Live By: The Computer Science of Human Decisions
Also clear-cut · analytical, accessible
Brian Christian and Tom Griffiths explain how mathematical principles used in computer science apply to human dilemmas.
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Everybody Lies: Big Data, New Data, and What the Internet Can Tell Us About Who We Really Are
analytical, accessible
Seth Stephens-Davidowitz argues that traditional surveys and public statements are unreliable because people constantly filter their responses to appear socially acceptable.
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Ultra-Processed People: Why We Can't Stop Eating Food That Isn't Food
Also clear-cut · analytical, accessible
Chris van Tulleken examines the rise of Ultra-Processed People (UPP) and the industrial manufacturing methods that create substances designed for overconsumption.
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Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions
by Dan Ariely
Also clear-cut · accessible, data driven
Dan Ariely challenges the economic assumption that humans behave as rational agents who always maximize utility.
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NurtureShock: New Thinking About Children
by Po Bronson
Also growth-minded and 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 Uninhabitable Earth: Life After Warming
Also growth-minded and clear-cut · analytical, accessible
David Wallace-Wells argues that climate change is occurring much faster and with more devastating consequences than current political discourse suggests.
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The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less
analytical, 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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