Why people recommend it
The idiot brain by Dean Burnett is a popular science book that explores the quirks, flaws, and remarkable functions of the human mind. Jack Maynard discussed the book on The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett during the episode titled Jack Maynard: The Untold Story: How Being Thrown Out The Jungle Changed My Life, broadcast on March 8, 2021. Maynard recounted that a therapist recommended the text to him after he experienced struggles with anxiety and depression. He noted that the book proved exceptionally helpful by explaining the science behind how the human body reacts to anxiety and depression, specifically shedding light on the mechanics of the fight or flight response. According to Maynard, understanding these biological and psychological processes provided valuable clarity during a difficult period in his life, allowing him to comprehend his physical and emotional reactions on a deeper, more scientific level.
Who recommended it
- Jack Maynard Recommended
Jack Maynard — 1 mention
“and then the best thing that she did was she went this book it was called the idiot brain and it explains how your body reacts to the feeling of like anxiety and like depression and let you know the whole fight or flight type thing”