Episode · Huberman Lab · 2025-10-09

Books mentioned on Essentials: Time Perception, Memory & Focus

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In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explore how biological rhythms and neurochemicals impact our perception of time. I describe how the body aligns with daily and seasonal light cycles to regulate hormones that influence energy, mood and motivation throughout the year.

Andrew Huberman recommended Your Brain Is a Time Machine by Dean Buonomano and The Philosophy of Physics by Dean Rickles.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. Your Brain Is a Time Machine

    Dean Buonomano · at 30:27

    Your Brain Is a Time Machine by Dean Buonomano is an exploration of the neuroscience and physics of time perception, written by a prominent professor at UCLA.

    Recommended
    “If you're interested in learning more about time perception, I'd like to point you to a really excellent book called Your Brain is a Time Machine, the neuroscience and physics of time. The book was written by Professor Dr. Dean Bornemano, who's a professor at UCLA and a world expert in the neuroscience and physics of time.”
    Where to get it
  2. The Philosophy of Physics

    Dean Rickles · at 30:27

    The Philosophy of Physics by Dean Rickles is a detailed exploration bridging physical concepts and philosophical inquiry.

    Recommended
    “If you're interested in learning more about time perception, I'd like to point you to a really excellent book called Your Brain is a Time Machine, the neuroscience and physics of time. The book was written by Professor Dr. Dean Bornemano, who's a professor at UCLA and a world expert in the neuroscience and physics of time.”
    Where to get it