The Happy Brain: The Science of Where Happiness Comes From, and Why
May 2018 · Faber & Faber
4.6star
8 reviews
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336
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About this ebook
'Funny, wise and absolutely fascinating.' Adam Kay, author of This Is Going to Hurt
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Do you want to be happy?
If so - read on.
This book has all the answers*
In The Happy Brain, neuroscientist Dean Burnett delves deep into the inner workings of our minds to explore some fundamental questions about happiness. What does it actually mean to be happy? Where does it come from? And what, really, is the point of it? Forget searching for the secret of happiness through lifestyle fads or cod philosophy - Burnett reveals the often surprising truth behind what make us tick. From whether happiness really begins at home (spoiler alert: yes - sort of) to what love, sex, friendship, wealth, laughter and success actually do to our brains, this book offers a uniquely entertaining insight into what it means to be human.
*Not really. Sorry. But it does have some very interesting questions, and at least the occasional answer.
***
Do you want to be happy?
If so - read on.
This book has all the answers*
In The Happy Brain, neuroscientist Dean Burnett delves deep into the inner workings of our minds to explore some fundamental questions about happiness. What does it actually mean to be happy? Where does it come from? And what, really, is the point of it? Forget searching for the secret of happiness through lifestyle fads or cod philosophy - Burnett reveals the often surprising truth behind what make us tick. From whether happiness really begins at home (spoiler alert: yes - sort of) to what love, sex, friendship, wealth, laughter and success actually do to our brains, this book offers a uniquely entertaining insight into what it means to be human.
*Not really. Sorry. But it does have some very interesting questions, and at least the occasional answer.
Ratings and reviews
4.6
8 reviews
About the author
Dean Burnett is a neuroscientist, blogger, podcast host, sometimes-comedian and author. He lives in Cardiff, and is currently an honorary research associate at the Cardiff University Psychology School. His books The Idiot Brain and The Happy Brain, were international bestsellers published in over 20 countries. His Guardian articles have been read over 16 million times. His new book Emotional Ignorance is due out in 2021.
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