{"product_id":"mind-myths-how-pop-science-gets-your-brain-wrong-paperback","title":"Mind Myths - How Pop Science Gets Your Brain Wrong (Paperback)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChallenge everything you think you know about your brain.\nExpose the myths. Embrace the complexity. Transform your understanding of human\nnature and behaviour.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eModern culture bombards us with seductive brain myths – from\nthe ‘left-brain\/right-brain’ fallacy to dopamine being the ‘happiness hormone’.\nThese oversimplified explanations promise easy answers to complex human\nbehaviours, yet they fundamentally misrepresent how our minds actually work. \u003ci\u003eMind\nMyths\u003c\/i\u003e exposes the dangerous gap between genuine neuroscience and the\nreductive myths that shape our understanding of addiction, pain, personality,\nand mental health.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis groundbreaking exploration reveals how centuries of\nscientific progress have been distorted by commercial interests and cultural\nbiases. Through compelling case studies and rigorous analysis, the book\ndismantles popular misconceptions about brain imaging, personality tests, and\npharmaceutical solutions while examining how social media algorithms exploit\nour psychological vulnerabilities. From the historical roots of phrenology to\ncontemporary debates about psychedelic therapy, each chapter challenges readers\nto think beyond simplistic brain-based explanations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eReaders will gain the critical thinking tools needed to\nnavigate an era of neuroscientific misinformation. By understanding how\ncontext, culture, and environment shape our mental lives, you’ll develop a more\nsophisticated appreciation for human complexity. This isn’t just about\ndebunking myths – it’s about reclaiming agency over your own mind and making\ninformed decisions about your mental health, relationships, and personal\ndevelopment in an age of neurohype.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e‘A timely reminder that we are not just our brains. Arm\nyourself against the forces of misinformation by reading this book!’ – Gina\nRippon, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Gendered Brain\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout The Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Albert Moukheiber\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlbert Moukheiber\u003c\/b\u003e holds a doctorate in neuroscience\nand is a clinical psychologist. His work has been adapted into documentaries\nand translated into twelve languages. He lives in Paris, France.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePablo Strauss\u003c\/b\u003e grew up in British Columbia and has\nlived in Quebec City for two decades. His twenty translations from Quebec and\nFrance include a wide range of contemporary fiction and nonfiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TIMES DISTRIBUTION PTE LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46347003134159,"sku":"9781778403163","price":34.83,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5662\/3823\/files\/download_4f55c9e4-a89c-4404-905c-286719947e9f.webp?v=1792379108","url":"https:\/\/popular.com.sg\/products\/mind-myths-how-pop-science-gets-your-brain-wrong-paperback","provider":"Popular Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}