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Books about Cognitive Science
The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business
by Charles Duhigg
Uncovering the science of habit formation and how to use it to achieve success.
A young woman walks into a laboratory. Over the past two years, she has transformed almost every aspect of her life. She has quit smoking, run a marathon, and been promoted at work. The patterns ... (Goodreads)
How the Mind Works
by Steven Pinker
Exploration of the human mind, understanding the elements that make us think and act.
In this extraordinary bestseller, Steven Pinker, one of the world's leading cognitive scientists, does for the rest of the mind what he did for language in his 1994 book, The Language Instinct . He ... (Goodreads)
The Design of Everyday Things
by Donald A. Norman
Examining how design can influence human behaviour and improve user experience.
Anyone who designs anything to be used by humans – from physical objects to computer programs to conceptual tools -- must read this book, and it is an equally tremendous read for anyone who has to ... (Goodreads)
How to Create a Mind: The Secret of Human Thought Revealed
by Ray Kurzweil
Kurzweil explores the workings of the human brain and proposes a theory for creating artificial intelligence that mimics human thought processes.
The bold futurist and bestselling author explores the limitless potential of reverse-engineering the human brain Ray Kurzweil is arguably today’s most influential—and often controversial—futurist. In ... (Goodreads)
Thinking, Fast and Slow
by Daniel Kahneman
An exploration of the two systems of the mind, and how they influence decision-making.
In the highly anticipated Thinking, Fast and Slow , Kahneman takes us on a groundbreaking tour of the mind and explains the two systems that drive the way we think. System 1 is fast, intuitive, and ... (Goodreads)
The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and Other Clinical Tales
by Oliver Sacks
A collection of case studies, illustrating extraordinary neurological phenomena.
If a man has lost a leg or an eye, he knows he has lost a leg or an eye; but if he has lost a self—himself—he cannot know it, because he is no longer there to know it. Dr. Oliver Sacks recounts the ... (Goodreads)
On Intelligence
by Jeff Hawkins
A groundbreaking theory of how the brain works, proposing a new understanding of intelligence and how it can be replicated in machines.
From the inventor of the PalmPilot comes a new and compelling theory of intelligence, brain function, and the future of intelligent machines Jeff Hawkins, the man who created the PalmPilot, Treo ... (Goodreads)
Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School
by John Medina
A comprehensive look at the science of brain development, exploring how to maximize its potential.
Most of us have no idea what’s really going on inside our heads. Yet brain scientists have uncovered details every business leader, parent, and teacher should know—like the need for physical activity ... (Goodreads)
Algorithms to Live By: The Computer Science of Human Decisions
by Brian Christian
Exploring the relationship between computers and human thinking to help us make better decisions.
A fascinating exploration of how insights from computer algorithms can be applied to our everyday lives, helping to solve common decision-making problems and illuminate the workings of the human mind ... (Goodreads)
Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking
by Malcolm Gladwell
Examining the power of intuition and how our unconscious decisions shape our lives.
Drawing on cutting-edge neuroscience and psychology and displaying all of the brilliance that made The Tipping Point a classic, Blink changes the way you'll understand every decision you make. Never ... (Goodreads)
The Undoing Project: A Friendship That Changed Our Minds
by Michael Lewis
A fascinating examination of the two psychologists who changed the way we view the human mind.
Forty years ago, Israeli psychologists Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky wrote a series of breathtakingly original papers that invented the field of behavioral economics. One of the greatest ... (Goodreads)
The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain
by Betty Edwards
Exploring creativity through the science of art, unlocking the power of the right side of the brain.
When Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain was first published in 1979, it hit the New York Times bestseller list within two weeks and stayed there for more than a year. In 1989, when Dr. Betty ... (Goodreads)
The Language Instinct: How the Mind Creates Language
by Steven Pinker
An exploration of the origins and development of human language and its implications for cognitive science.
The classic book on the development of human language by the world’s leading expert on language and the mind. In this classic, the world's expert on language and mind lucidly explains everything you ... (Goodreads)
A Beautiful Mind
by Sylvia Nasar
The true story of mathematical genius John Nash, and his battle with mental illness.
Stories of famously eccentric Princetonians abound—such as that of chemist Hubert Alyea, the model for The Absent-Minded Professor , or Ralph Nader, said to have had his own key to the library as an ... (Goodreads)
The Brain that Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science
by Norman Doidge
Exploring the brain's remarkable ability to adapt, heal and change itself.
An astonishing new science called neuroplasticity is overthrowing the centuries-old notion that the human brain is immutable. Psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, Norman Doidge, M.D., traveled the country ... (Goodreads)
Metaphors We Live By
by George Lakoff
A groundbreaking exploration of how metaphors shape our understanding of the world and influence our actions.
The now-classic, Metaphors We Live By, changed our understanding of metaphor and its role in language and the mind. Metaphor, the authors explain, is a fundamental mechanism of mind, one that allows ... (Goodreads)
The Marshmallow Test: Self-Control Demystified
by Walter Mischel
A psychologist's groundbreaking research on self-control and delayed gratification, and how it can lead to success in life.
Psychologist Walter Mischel, designer of the Marshmallow Test, explains what self-control is and how to master it. A child is presented with a marshmallow and given a choice: Eat this one now, or ... (Goodreads)
Power vs. Force
by David R. Hawkins
Exploration of the science of consciousness and its implications for achieving greatness.
David R. Hawkins details how anyone may resolve the most crucial of all human dilemmas: how to instantly determine the truth or falsehood of any statement or supposed fact. Dr. Hawkins, who worked as ... (Goodreads)
Mistakes Were Made
by Carol Tavris
Examining the psychological process of self-justification, and the implications of our behavior.
Why do people dodge responsibility when things fall apart? Why the parade of public figures unable to own up when they screw up? Why the endless marital quarrels over who is right? Why can we see ... (Goodreads)
Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life
by Martin E.P. Seligman
A guide to developing an optimistic outlook and mental strength to overcome life's challenges.
Known as the father of the new science of positive psychology, Martin E.P. Seligman draws on more than twenty years of clinical research to demonstrate how optimism enchances the quality of life, and ... (Goodreads)
How We Decide
by Jonah Lehrer
Examining the science of decision making, exploring how we arrive at our choices.
The first book to use the unexpected discoveries of neuroscience to help us make the best decisions. Since Plato, philosophers have described the decision-making process as either rational or ... (Goodreads)
The Mind and the Brain: Neuroplasticity and the Power of Mental Force
by Jeffrey M. Schwartz
The relationship between the mind and the brain, and how mental force can change the physical structure of the brain.
A groundbreaking work of science that confirms, for the first time, the independent existence of the mind–and demonstrates the possibilities for human control over the workings of the brain. ... (Goodreads)
The Brain: The Story of You
by David Eagleman
A journey through the inner workings of the brain, uncovering the science of consciousness.
Locked in the silence and darkness of your skull, your brain fashions the rich narratives of your reality and your identity. Join renowned neuroscientist David Eagleman for a journey into the ... (Goodreads)
The Tale of the Dueling Neurosurgeons: The History of the Human Brain as Revealed by True Stories of Trauma, Madness, and Recovery
by Sam Kean
A captivating exploration of the history of the human brain, unraveled through fascinating case studies.
From the author of the bestseller, The Disappearing Spoon, tales of the brain and the history of neuroscience. Early studies of the functions of the human brain used a simple method: wait for ... (Goodreads)
Consciousness Explained
by Daniel C. Dennett
Dennett challenges traditional views of consciousness, arguing that it is not a single entity but a collection of mental processes.
"Brilliant...as audacious as its title....Mr. Dennett's exposition is nothing short of brilliant." –George Johnson, New York Times Book Review Consciousness Explained is a a full-scale exploration of ... (Goodreads)
Inside of a Dog: What Dogs See, Smell, and Know
by Alexandra Horowitz
An exploration into the world of dogs and the complex abilities of their senses.
The bestselling book that asks what dogs know and how they think. The answers will surprise and delight you as Alexandra Horowitz, a cognitive scientist, explains how dogs perceive their daily ... (Goodreads)
Your Brain at Work: Strategies for Overcoming Distraction, Regaining Focus, and Working Smarter All Day Long
by David Rock
An exploration of how the brain works, and strategies to manage and maximize productivity.
Meet Emily and Paul: The parents of two young children, Emily is the newly promoted VP of marketing at a large corporation while Paul works from home or from clients' offices as an independent IT ... (Goodreads)
Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning
by Peter C. Brown
Exploring how to maximize learning potential by applying evidence-based methods.
To most of us, learning something “the hard way” implies wasted time and effort. Good teaching, we believe, should be creatively tailored to the different learning styles of students and should use ... (Goodreads)
Delusions of Gender: How Our Minds, Society, and Neurosexism Create Difference
by Cordelia Fine
Exposing the deeply embedded gender biases in our culture and beliefs.
It’s the twenty-first century, and although we tried to rear unisex children–boys who play with dolls and girls who like trucks--we failed. Even though the glass ceiling is cracked, most women stay ... (Goodreads)
Don't Shoot the Dog!: The New Art of Teaching and Training
by Karen Pryor
A guide to positive reinforcement training for animals and humans alike, emphasizing the power of rewards over punishment.
This book is about how to train anyone — human or animal, young or old, oneself or others—to do anything that can and should be done. How to get the cat off the kitchen table or your grandmother to ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Art of Thinking Clearly
by Rolf Dobelli
A guide to common thinking errors and how to avoid them, providing practical advice for making better decisions in life and business.
In engaging prose and with practical examples and anecdotes, an eye-opening look at human reasoning and essential reading for anyone with important decisions to make. Have you ever: • Invested time ... (Goodreads)
Mind Wide Open: Your Brain and the Neuroscience of Everyday Life
by Steven Johnson
A journey into the inner workings of the brain, exploring how it shapes our experiences and behaviors in everyday life.
In this nationally bestselling, compulsively readable account of what makes brain science a vital component of people's quest to know themselves, acclaimed science writer Steven Johnson subjects his ... (Goodreads)
Descartes' Error: Emotion, Reason and the Human Brain
by António R. Damásio
The relationship between emotions and reason, and how they shape our decision-making process. A groundbreaking study on the human brain.
Since Descartes famously proclaimed, "I think, therefore I am," science has often overlooked emotions as the source of a person’s true being. Even modern neuroscience has tended, until recently, to ... (Goodreads)
Alex & Me: How a Scientist and a Parrot Discovered a Hidden World of Animal Intelligence—and Formed a Deep Bond in the Process
by Irene M. Pepperberg
The story of a scientist and her remarkable parrot, Alex, who challenged the notion that animals lack intelligence and emotions.
Alex & Me is the remarkable true story of an extraordinary relationship between psychologist Irene M. Pepperberg and Alex, an African Grey parrot who proved scientists and accepted wisdom wrong by ... (Barnes & Noble)
Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies
by Nick Bostrom
A philosophical exploration of the implications of artificial intelligence on humanity.
Superintelligence asks the questions: what happens when machines surpass humans in general intelligence? Will artificial agents save or destroy us? Nick Bostrom lays the foundation for understanding ... (Goodreads)
مهزلة العقل البشري
by علي الوردي Ali Al-Wardi
An exploration of the human mind, uncovering its inner workings and limitations.
كتب الدكتور علي الوردي هذا الكتاب فصولاً متفرقة في أوقات شتى وذلك بعد صدور كتابه "وعّاظ السلاطين" وهذه الفصول ليست في موضوع واحد، وقد أؤلف بينها أنها كتبت تحت تأثير الضجة التي قامت حول كتابه المذكور، ... (Goodreads)
100 Things Every Designer Needs to Know about People
by Susan M. Weinschenk
A guide to understanding the psychology behind human behavior and how it can be applied to design.
WE DESIGN TO ELICIT RESPONSES from people. We want them to buy something, read more, or take action of some kind. Designing without understanding what makes people act the way they do is like ... (Barnes & Noble)
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