:material-brain:{ .anim-flip } Psychology & Neuroscience
Understanding the mind, behavior, and the complexities of human nature.
Thinking Sideways, by Jennifer Shahade (2026)#
Well I kinda like chess and was curious about this book, and I’m glad to report it is a good one. Another refreshing change is that I took generous notes in my notebook while reading this book. There are interesting sections that cover memory, time management, and so on.
The Anxious Generation, by Jonathan Haidt (2025)#
The gist of the book is to increase play-time outside and restrict phone/social-media usage for kids.
Bullshit Jobs, by David Graeber (2024)#
An interesting explanation for the system of capitalistic feudalism that has arisen.
The Anthropocene Reviewed, by John Green (2024)#
A bunch of lovely reviews on the things that make us human. Very wide in breadth.
❤️Stress and Your Body, by Robert M. Sapolsky (2024)#
A phenomenal look at how stress affects every part of the body. Sapolsky’s way of thinking is excellent.
The Organized Mind, by Daniel J. Levitin (2024)#
Sounded like a book on productivity but ended up covering probability and much more.
❤️The Happiness Hypothesis, by Jonathan Haidt (2020)#
Flow, by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (2020)#
Dopamine Nation, by Anna Lembke (2023)#
Sessions with patients and their extreme addictions. Skip.
Four Thousand Weeks, by Oliver Burkeman (2021)#
Perspective on things that matter more than trying to make the most of every minute.
The Checklist Manifesto, by Atul Gawande (2021)#
Slightly light productivity book emphasizing how checklists prevent basic errors in high-pressure jobs.
Pomodoro Technique Illustrated, by Staffan Noteberg (2021)#
Light, enjoyable read about the Pomodoro technique for pacing work.
Thinking, Fast and Slow, by Daniel Kahneman (2021)#
Disappointed due to the replication crisis and the book’s reliance on statistically poor studies.
Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World, by David Epstein (2021)#
The general recommendation is to sample widely and not be afraid to be a late bloomer.
Make Time, by Jake Knapp (2024)#
Light book with some useful tips on prioritization, setting time apart, and so on.
Think Again, by Adam Grant (2024)#
Ways to rethink your assumptions, handle arguments, and so on.
Rationality, by Steven Pinker (2023)#
Most of the chapters here will be familiar to people who’ve read about game theory, statistics, and the replication crisis.
Mind Master, by Vishwanathan Anand (2025)#
Interesting background on the preparation and travel and stress that happens behind the scenes in the world of professional chess.