The New Mind Readers by Russell A. Poldrack Summary
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Step inside the revolutionary world of neuroimaging where Stanford's Russell Poldrack reveals how scientists are decoding thoughts from brain activity. Can we really read minds? Praised by The Wall Street Journal for its accessibility, this book exposes both the promise and ethical perils of our brain-scanning future.
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When Your Thoughts Become Visible
What if someone could watch your brain decide to buy that overpriced latte before you even reached for your wallet? For centuries, our thoughts seemed like the last private sanctuary-invisible, intangible, ours alone. But functional magnetic resonance imaging has shattered that assumption. This technology doesn't just show us pretty pictures of the brain lighting up; it's beginning to decode the very language of thought itself. When a Stanford professor scanned his own brain 104 times to advance the science, he wasn't just being dedicated-he was acknowledging that understanding this three-pound universe inside our skulls might be humanity's most consequential scientific challenge. The implications ripple far beyond laboratories, touching courtrooms, marketing campaigns, and the deepest questions about what makes us human. We stand at a threshold where the era of truly private thoughts has ended, and what we choose to do with this power will define not just the future of neuroscience, but the future of human dignity, justice, and self-understanding itself.
Your Brain: The Universe's Most Efficient Supercomputer
The Dawn of Mind-Reading Technology and Neural Decoding
Inside the Deciding Brain
When Broken Brains Enter Courtrooms and Clinics
Understanding Thoughts and Behavior Through Multiple Lenses
The Unfinished Revolution
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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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