Episode · Huberman Lab · 2026-01-26

Andrew Huberman & David Eagleman: books mentioned on Huberman Lab

Science & Tools of Learning & Memory | Dr. David Eagleman

2 books · With David Eagleman · Listen · Watch on YouTube

Dr. David Eagleman, PhD, is a neuroscientist, bestselling author and professor at Stanford University. We discuss how to leverage the science of neuroplasticity to learn new skills and information and how accurate and false memories form and are forgotten.

Andrew Huberman discussed Livewired by David Eagleman and An Immense World by Ed Yong.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. Livewired

    David Eagleman · at 1:37:11

    Livewired by David Eagleman is a popular science book that explores the concept of neuroplasticity, detailing how the human brain constantly rewires itself and adapts to experiences throughout life.

    Discussed
    “Recently, I've been um listening to a book that I read previously, which I love, by the way. I love Livewire.”
    Where to get it
  2. An Immense World

    Ed Yong · at 1:37:21

    An Immense World by Ed Yong is a popular science book that explores how various non-human animals perceive reality through distinct sensory modalities and survival mechanisms.

    Discussed
    “Ed Young wrote a book called An Immense World. Um he's not a scientist, but he's a science writer, and it's about different sensory modalities that different animals use. Yeah. And for an animal lover like me, it's I found it really spectacular.”
    Where to get it