The World's Best Book Summaries
Is happiness genetic? What’s your happiness baseline? Can you offset the impact that your genes have on your happiness? Sonja Lyubomirsky writes that your genetics influence 50% of your long-term happiness and determine your “happiness baseline.” Simply put, your genes define the default level of happiness you typically feel, regardless of life’s ups and downs. Read more to learn how your genetics influence your happiness.
What determines happiness? Which happiness factors are within your control? According to Sonja Lyubomirsky, three main factors influence your overall happiness. She contends that your genetics influence 50% of your long-term happiness, your circumstances influence 10%, and your thoughts and behaviors influence 40%. Keep reading to understand the power of each of these happiness factors.
What are Elon Musk’s thoughts on artificial intelligence? How does Tesla use AI in its vehicles? In a conversation with Lex Fridman, Elon Musk delves into the role of AI in his company Tesla. He also adds that AI advances our understanding of intricate scientific concepts such as general relativity and quantum mechanics. Keep reading for more on Fridman and Musk’s conversation from the Lex Fridman Podcast.
How does your brain health impact your overall health? What are the best ways to take care of your brain? In his book Change Your Brain, Change Your Life, Daniel G. Amen asserts that, even if your brain’s health has been compromised, it has the potential for recovery and rejuvenation. Alongside insights gained from cutting-edge brain scans, he provides practical strategies for optimizing your brain’s health. Continue reading for an overview of Dr. Amen’s book Change Your Brain, Change Your Life.
What’s SPECT imaging? How does it aid in brain dysfunction diagnosis and subsequent treatment plans? Psychiatrist and brain health expert Daniel G. Amen’s approach is informed by SPECT (single photon emission computed tomography) scans—a type of brain imaging that shows a brain’s blood flow and electrical activity. According to Dr. Amen, SPECT imaging revealed the flaws of traditional treatment. Read more to learn about SPECT scans and how they’re a useful tool for brain health.
How will new technologies change our lives for the better? How will money and finance how we know it change? The world is always evolving, and now it’s changing much faster than ever before. In The Future Is Faster Than You Think, Peter H. Diamandis and Steven Kotler discuss why change and technological progress are occurring at breakneck speed. Read below for a brief overview of The Future Is Faster Than You Think.
What is the role of the limbic system? What are its various components, and what does each one do? According to psychiatrist and brain health expert Daniel G. Amen, many people’s physical, mental, and cognitive problems arise from physical damage to specific regions of the brain and their associated functions. In this context, he discusses these regions in his book Change Your Brain, Change Your Life. Keep reading to understand the limbic system and its functions in your brain and body.
How does technology help people? Can technology help you make more money? Many technologies are designed to make human life easier. As technology improves, humans can reap the benefits of innovations, such as completing tasks easier and receiving an online education. Here are ways that technology helps people through even the most mundane tasks.
How does the placebo effect work? Are placebos limited to pharmaceuticals? How susceptible are you to them? The placebo effect is a common phenomenon in which the mind and body behave counter to reason. Rory Sutherland says you can use it in life and work. He looks at how the placebo effect works, the characteristics of effective placebos, and how the effect manifests in areas of life beyond medicine. Read more to learn about the power of the placebo effect and how to use it to an advantage.
How is technology changing the world today? How will technology improve our shopping and traveling experiences? In what ways can technology reduce waste? Change is happening faster than ever. Peter H. Diamandis and Steven Kotler envision how exponential technologies will dramatically change the world we live in, likely before the year 2030. Let’s explore six major areas where technology will have an impact.