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My Thoughts on the Books I Read!

The Molecule of More - How a Single Chemical in Your Brain Drives Love, Sex, and Creativity--and Will Determine the Fate of the Human Race

Author: Daniel Z. Lieberman MD, Michael E. Long, et al. Publication Date: August 2018
2025-09-11 1 min read Sincheenz

There is a lot of information in this book and a lot to process. The gist of it is that dopamine is the molecule that drives our decisions and action, and that many times we have little control over it. I liked how the author uses many real life examples from everyday life and politics.

The book helps with self-introspection, encouraging you to analyze where your dissatisfaction or unhappiness stems from, and whether you can do something about it. Why addiction cannot be overcome purely with willpower, and the importance of community and support groups, was very interesting to read about.

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10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People: A Groundbreaking Approach to Leading the Next Generation―And Making Your Own Life Easier

Author: David Yeager Publication Date: August 2024
2025-08-30 1 min read Sincheenz

It was an ok book. There were interesting facts that I had never considered, and it was refreshing to acknowledge them.

I liked the examples, such as the campaigns to stop smoking and stop drugs, why they are often ineffective, and how a different approach could be more beneficial. The adolescent mindset, “I am in control of my body now and don’t need telling what to do with it,” made sense.

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