Episode · Huberman Lab · 2026-10-12

Books mentioned on How Food Choices Shape Memory, Cognition & Cravings | Dr. Scott Kanoski

2 books · With Scott Kanoski · Listen · Watch on YouTube

Dr. Scott Kanoski, PhD, is a Professor of Human and Evolutionary Biology and Neurobiology at the University of Southern California.

Andrew Huberman discussed The Molecule of More by Daniel Z. Lieberman and others and Dopamine Nation by Anna Lembke and others.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. The Molecule of More

    Daniel Z. Lieberman, Michael E. Long · at 1:43:51

    The Molecule of More by Daniel Z.

    Discussed
    “Most people, thanks to Analemki's book, Dopamine Nation, now end the book, The Molecule of More, which is also excellent, in my opinion, that dopamine is about craving, wanting, motivation”
    Where to get it
  2. Dopamine Nation

    Anna Lembke, MD · at 1:43:51

    Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence by Anna Lembke, MD is an insightful examination of how modern society's constant pursuit of high-reward stimuli impacts the brain's dopamine pathways and leads to compulsive behaviors.

    Discussed
    “Most people, thanks to Analemki's book, Dopamine Nation, now end the book, The Molecule of More, which is also excellent, in my opinion, that dopamine is about craving, wanting, motivation”
    Where to get it