📚 4 Books mentioned in "Using Play to Rewire & Improve Your Brain" of Huberman Lab
Podcast: Huberman Lab
Episode: Using Play to Rewire & Improve Your Brain
Published on February 7, 2022
Here’s a list of all the books mentioned in this episode. Click on the links to watch specific excerpts on YouTube and feel free to purchase the books if they caught your interest!
Play It Away
Buy Play It Away by Charlie Hoehn on Amazon
For those who want more guidance on how to play, there's a book I learned about through Tim Ferriss' blog called 'Play It Away: A Workaholic's Cure for Anxiety.' This book is focused on anxiety, written by Charlie Hoehn, spelled H-O-E-H-N, and I’ll provide a link to it in the show notes.
In this section, the host recommends the book 'Play It Away: A Workaholic's Cure for Anxiety' by Charlie Hoehn as a resource for those seeking more guidance on the topic of play.
Spark
Buy Spark by John J. Ratey, Eric Hagerman on Amazon
To improve this, broaden your visual window: print things out or read from a book. One notable book is 'Spark,' authored by my friend and colleague John Ratey, a psychiatrist at Harvard Medical School.
The host discusses the importance of reading from paper to enhance focus, citing the book 'Spark' by John Ratey, a psychiatrist at Harvard Medical School, as a significant reference.
Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!: Adventures of a Curious Character
Many accounts of his life, including 'Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman' and 'What Do You Care What Other People Think?' depict his playful spirit, from pranking colleagues to engaging in artistic endeavors.
The host discusses the book 'Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman', highlighting its portrayal of the playful nature of Richard P. Feynman. The mention serves to illustrate Feynman's character through his humorous life experiences.
What Do You Care What Other People Think: Further Adventures of a Curious Character
Many accounts of his life, including 'Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman' and 'What Do You Care What Other People Think?' depict his playful spirit, from pranking colleagues to engaging in artistic endeavors.
The host references the book 'What Do You Care What Other People Think?' to illustrate how it captures the playful spirit of Richard Feynman, highlighting his tendency for pranks and creativity.