The Happy Brain by Dean Burnett Summary
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Neuroscientist Dean Burnett's "The Happy Brain" reveals why happiness eludes us through witty neuroscience, featuring interviews with Charlotte Church. Praised for making complex brain chemistry accessible, it's sparked educational interest worldwide - proving happiness isn't found in self-help tricks but understanding our remarkable brains.
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The Pursuit of Joy: Unraveling Our Brain's Happiness Mechanisms
Have you ever wondered why chocolate floods your body with pleasure, or why coming home after a long trip feels so deeply satisfying? Despite countless self-help books tossing around neuroscience terms like "dopamine" or "oxytocin," the actual brain mechanisms behind happiness are far more complex than popular psychology suggests. Happiness isn't simply present or absent-it's often about finding the sweet spot between predictability and surprise. Our brains enjoy music that's "funky, but not too funky," preferring a medium level of syncopation that triggers pleasure responses that physically compel us to move. This delicate balance between order and novelty appears throughout our happiness systems, creating a fascinating neural dance that shapes our experience of joy.
Chemical Cocktails: Beyond Simple "Happiness Hormones"
Networks of Joy: Why There's No "Happiness Center"
Home Sweet Home: Why Shelter Triggers Happiness
Working on Happiness: The Effort-Reward Balance
The Social Brain: Why Other People Matter Most
Happiness Through Life: How Joy Evolves With Our Brains
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Cree par des anciens de Columbia University a San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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