Andrew Huberman: “Finding Ultra (Rich’s book) is a favorite of mine and Rich is a world class human being.”

Andrew Huberman: “What an incredible book! Definitely in my top 3 of all time. Dr Anna Lembke MD explains dopamine, pleasure, addiction and human nature. It has real science, clinical descriptions and relevance and practical tools. Phenomenal!”

Andrew Huberman: “The Secret Pulse of Time by Stefan Klein. A pure gem of a book that has allowed me to adaptively adjust my (psychological) stance in all aspects of life.”

Andrew Huberman: “If interested in the science underlying aggression, sex behavior, passivity and other states & emotions, this new book from Prof. David Anderson is superb: clear, modern, accessible, & rooted in data. Definitely in my top 3 of all time. Dr Anna Lembke MD from @StanfordMed explains dopamine, pleasure, addiction and human nature. It has real science, clinical descriptions and relevance and practical tools. Phenomenal!”

Andrew describes The Secret Pulse of Time as the book that had the greatest impact on his thinking. It can be described as “operating instructions” for how we use time. The author, Stefan Klein, helps us to understand things like: Why time flies when you are thoroughly engrossed in something Why minutes pass so slowly when you’re standing in waiting lines How to find more time to relax and unwind Why we often fail to make the best use of time Given our time is finite, and no amount of money can recover lost time, then a book that can help us use our time more wisely seems very valuable!

Andrew Huberman: “If interested in the science underlying aggression, sex behavior, passivity and other states & emotions, this new book from Prof. David Anderson is superb: clear, modern, accessible, & rooted in data.”

We’ve all been there: You sit down to complete a mentally demanding task, only to get distracted when your phone dings with an alert. Or you suddenly remember that you need to reschedule your dentist appointment. Either way, you’ve gotten off task. Deep Work is here to help. In the book's first half, Georgetown professor Cal Newport digs into the power of focus. Meanwhile, the second half offers a rigorous training regimen that teaches you how to do deep work for greater results in less time.

Outlive is a new book by doctor Peter Attia, due out on March 28 2023. Peter currently runs a bespoke consultancy for high net worth individuals, guiding them to live longer and healthier. Building on the lessons from his practice, and his podcast The Drive, he uses this book to lay out his framework for longevity, and open it up to a wider audience. Andrew received an advance copy, and said on twitter that it may become the “go to guide” for health and longevity.

For many of us, difficulty sleeping at night, feeling hungry at odd times, and getting fatigued at noon is constant. In The Circadian Code, Dr. Satchin Panda, a leading expert in circadian rhythm research, argues that keeping our sleep-eat schedules (circadian rhythms) in check is essential for overall health. So, if your eat-sleep schedule is in dire straits, Dr. Panda’s got a concrete plan to get you back on track.

While The 4-Hour Body is hardly a newcomer, it’s a classic worth revisiting. At least, Huberman thinks so. Authored by Timothy Ferriss, the hefty tome is filled with surprising health hacks, including how to sleep two hours per day and feel fully rested, pack on muscle without spending hours in the gym, and increase your running from 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) to 50 kilometers (31 miles) in only 12 weeks.

First published in 1994, Jon Kabat-Zinn’s bestselling Wherever You Go, There You Are remains a classic. It also played a role in helping Huberman cultivate his mindfulness meditation practice. In Wherever You Go, There You Are, Dr. Kabat-Zinn, a meditation teacher and professor emeritus of medicine, teaches the foundational principles of mindfulness and offers timeless strategies for incorporating mindfulness into the busiest of schedules. Use it to reduce your stress and find your calm.

It’s , hands down, the best book about the mind and consciousness and mental health and illness and the future of brain science you’ll find. Karl is a superb scientist and writer. It’s really special

James Nestor traveled the world to research how improper breathing can harm the overall quality of health. This research-packed book shows that proper breathing can stop snoring, asthma, autoimmune disease, improve athletic performance, and more! Huberman emphasizes the benefits of nose-breathing in this video on Twitter. According to Joe Rogan’s glowing review, the book has breathing exercises that can provide results within just a few weeks.

Amazing book

P.S. I have no business affiliation to the book, but am delighted that the best of the best in our field are taking the time to communicate to the public, educate and share their knowledge. This book is a winner

I get a lot of requests for neuroscience book recommendations. Naturally, there had to be a Neuroscience book recommendation from the Neuroscientist himself. Technically, Principles of Neurobiology is a textbook. Huberman recommends it as a beginner’s book if you are interested in Neuroscience. This book covers electrophysiology, molecular genetics, brain plasticity, and more, building upon the last subject to help the reader understand these complex topics in a simple way. This is one of the leading textbooks being taught on University campuses today for its comprehensive approach to the subject. (Liqun is a Professor @Stanford and @HHMINEWS). (Note: I have no financial affiliation to the book, but did edit a few chapters)

For the science of play and how to implement play: (also see Play It Away the book by @charliehoehn which is fantastic

It’s a great book with an excellent simple recipe for sauerkraut. Thank you @tferriss!

Jaws: The Story of a Hidden Epidemic highlights an oral health crisis of the modern day. Citing biology, diet, and cultural influence, evidence shows that our jaws are getting smaller while our teeth are getting closer together and more crooked. It turns out breathing through the mouth does more damage one would have though.. As Huberman tweets, “keep nasal breathing on the low-intensity cardio” because he knows how important it is. Improper breathing may not sound like a huge deal, nothing orthodontics can’t fix, but data shows that while our breathing is negatively impacted, our facial structure and attractiveness are too.

Altered Traits examines scientific evidence around meditation and the various claims surrounding its effects on the brain. Goldman and Davidson are both esteemed Psychologists with hundreds of publications under their belts, including writing for the New York Times. They have taken the research on meditation and created an exact science and formula for how and when to use it to benefit the most. These scientists teach readers how to transform the brain.

The 8th Day of Creation is the story of molecular biology’s birth and early development in the US, the UK, and France. This book covers the discovery of DNA and the genetic code in a way that is accessible to readers without a scientific background. If you enjoy reading about the history of science and the people involved through an interview-style narrative, this book is for you.

On The Move is a memoir by a man who packed a lot of living into life, Oliver Sacks. Oliver Sacks was a neurologist in the 1960s, and this is the recount of his story from drug addiction in California to the discovery of a forgotten illness in New York. Sacks writes about his passions, weight lifting, swimming, writing, and the influence that got him to where he was. Huberman mentions on the podcast having just finished the book for the THIRD time. He says the autobiography is marvelous and highly recommends it to people.

Karl Deisseroth is a Psychiatrist and Neuroscientist telling the story of the human mind through clinical studies. Deisseroth discusses mental illness and empathy to describe how human emotions work in the brain. His book is inspirational for those who feel they are “broken,” as he tells the story of various people overcoming their mental illnesses. Huberman says that the book “beautifully merges psychiatry, bioengineering, story, and prose.”

An Introduction to Behavioral Endocrinology is a historical description of the interactions between hormones, the brain, and behavior. The textbook shows the impact of hormones on human behavior through input mechanisms, central processing mechanisms in the nervous system, and output mechanisms. This book is accessible for people who do not have a background in biology.

How Emotions Are Made is a scientifically-sound book on the science of emotions, helping readers understand the how and why behind what they feel. Lisa Feldman Barrett touches on concepts such as why emotions feel automatic and how emotions affect disease. This book claims that emotions are actually learned through culture and language rather than being innate. The book is often criticized for ignoring sensory input and challenging the old emotion paradigm.

A second book on dopamine, The Molecule of More, describes our constant craving of actions that increase it. As the front cover states, this single chemical drives love, sex, and creativity. Examining the science between wanting and possessing something and the dopamine hit accompanying this novelty.

The Dream Drugstore is a deep dive into chemically altered states of consciousness. In this Youtube video, Huberman says the book looks into drugs that can induce hallucinations and dreams in REM. With these mind-altering drugs, Hobson discusses treatment for various mental health issues, including insomnia, anxiety, mood disorders, and schizophrenia. Hobson describes the mind as an “agent of change.”

In The Road to Character, author David Brooks introduces the idea of “résumé virtues” vs “eulogy virtues”. Eulogy virtues exist at the core of our being and define our character. Whereas résumé virtues relate more to outwardly recognized goals, such as career success and status. David goes on to give examples of great thinkers and leaders, and how they built their characters. Helping us to reflect on our own journey, and what role our character and eulogy virtues may play going forward.

In response to a question about which non-fiction book emotionally moved him and permanently changed the way he sees the world, Andrew responded with 2 books: On The Move by Oliver Sacks (tweet) – discussed above Longitude – The true story of a lone genius who solved the greatest scientific problem of his time

Given how much Andrew mentions Yoga Nidra (the practice, rather than the book), I thought the book was worth a mention. For the unfamiliar, Yoga Nidra is “a restful state of non-doing”. In practice, this means lying down for 15-30 minutes listening to a guided meditation. Having looked through this book, it’s largely theoretical.

In Andrew’s 2022 interview on Lex Fridman he mentions with enthusiasm a book called “Can Love Last? The Fate of Romance over Time”

These were among the best books *recommended to me* by others in 2018. I’ve dipped into all of them and completed a few. Each one is terrific and so I wanted to pass them along. Costello- in his adherence to sociobiology (and insistence that he was actually born to elephants) picked the same one as he did last year, and the year before. I must say, he has good taste. Thank you

These were among the best books *recommended to me* by others in 2018. I’ve dipped into all of them and completed a few. Each one is terrific and so I wanted to pass them along. Costello- in his adherence to sociobiology (and insistence that he was actually born to elephants) picked the same one as he did last year, and the year before. I must say, he has good taste. Thank you

These were among the best books *recommended to me* by others in 2018. I’ve dipped into all of them and completed a few. Each one is terrific and so I wanted to pass them along. Costello- in his adherence to sociobiology (and insistence that he was actually born to elephants) picked the same one as he did last year, and the year before. I must say, he has good taste. Thank you

Andrew Huberman: “Finding Ultra (Rich’s book) is a favorite of mine and Rich is a world class human being.”

Andrew Huberman: “What an incredible book! Definitely in my top 3 of all time. Dr Anna Lembke MD explains dopamine, pleasure, addiction and human nature. It has real science, clinical descriptions and relevance and practical tools. Phenomenal!”