Things that make me me
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A fun book from start to finish that will help you get to know your true self better. Adam Alter, author of "Shaped Thoughts, Shaped Actions" How was the one and only 'me' in this world formed? Tastes, habits, tendencies, beliefs, and even nature A fascinating scientific exploration of what makes me who I am. "I can't believe I said that," "Why did I do that?" "What's wrong with me?" We ask ourselves these basic human questions dozens of times a day, trying to find answers. They are having a hard time understanding the gap between how they think and how they actually act. We can find answers to these questions from science. In this book, Bill Sullivan, a brilliant, humorous, and remarkably accomplished professor at Indiana University School of Medicine, explores why we behave the way we do in real-world situations through the lenses of genetics, microbiology, psychology, and neuroscience. Professor Bill Sullivan uses cutting-edge scientific research to uncover the secrets that drive our psychology and behavior, from what we like and dislike, to which candidates we vote for, and even why people indulge in addictive substances. Filled with fascinating behavioral science insights, this book wittily explores cutting-edge research in genetics, epigenetics, microbiology, and neuroscience, exploring why the experiences that plagued our grandparents are repeating themselves, how the bacteria in our bodies influence our minds, and whether there really are "killer genes." This book is a fascinating and insightful popular science book that reveals the biological forces that make us who we are, and helps us discover our best selves. |
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Introduction - Meeting Your True Self
Chapter 1: Meeting My Creator
Chapter 2: Meeting My Taste
Chapter 3: Meeting My Appetite
Chapter 4: Meeting My Addiction
Chapter 5: Meeting My Mood
Chapter 6: Meeting My Demon
Chapter 7: Meeting My Partner
Chapter 8: Meeting My Spirit
Chapter 9: Meeting My Beliefs
Chapter 10: Meeting My Future
Conclusion - Meet the New You
Words of gratitude
References
Chapter 1: Meeting My Creator
Chapter 2: Meeting My Taste
Chapter 3: Meeting My Appetite
Chapter 4: Meeting My Addiction
Chapter 5: Meeting My Mood
Chapter 6: Meeting My Demon
Chapter 7: Meeting My Partner
Chapter 8: Meeting My Spirit
Chapter 9: Meeting My Beliefs
Chapter 10: Meeting My Future
Conclusion - Meet the New You
Words of gratitude
References
Publisher's Review
About the peculiar force that forms the human being called 'I'
Explaining cutting-edge scientific research and popular culture in a fun way
Humans are born with similar appearances.
However, through different tastes, tendencies, and beliefs, each individual forms their own self called 'me'.
In other words, although they may look similar, they ultimately live as different beings.
In this way, we humans are special beings who create our own ‘uniqueness.’
But was this uniqueness entirely achieved through his own will and intentions? Professor Bill Sullivan demonstrates in this book that this is not the case.
It is said that a person's likes and dislikes, thoughts, and beliefs are formed by very small but unique things such as genes, bacteria, and microorganisms.
Coriander is a plant that people either like or dislike.
To some, it is a terrible plant that smells like soap, but to others, it is a very fragrant plant that can be a delicious way to get rid of bad smells and fishy odors.
The reason why they show different reactions even though they eat the same plant is because of a gene that is sensitive to the aldehyde in coriander.
Professor Bill Sullivan says that biological factors such as genes and microorganisms play a very important role in shaping our taste preferences.
This peculiar power affects more than just taste.
It affects a wide range of areas, from thought, sex, free will, politics, religion, and beliefs.
Moreover, it is said that even what we thought was innate can change due to changes in genes, bacteria, and microorganisms caused by environmental factors in which we live, so it can be said that it is truly a source of special power that forms the human being called 'me'.
Perhaps it is still difficult for the country to know where the way humans think and act is formed.
Despite the numerous research findings produced by cutting-edge science and technology, we still do not know much about humans.
But if we acknowledge that there are things that make me who I am, and increase our understanding of what it means to be human, wouldn't it be a little easier to understand the existence of 'me'?
This book, written with the entertaining style of Professor Bill Sullivan, is a philosophical popular science book that brings to mind the adage, “Know thyself.”
Explaining cutting-edge scientific research and popular culture in a fun way
Humans are born with similar appearances.
However, through different tastes, tendencies, and beliefs, each individual forms their own self called 'me'.
In other words, although they may look similar, they ultimately live as different beings.
In this way, we humans are special beings who create our own ‘uniqueness.’
But was this uniqueness entirely achieved through his own will and intentions? Professor Bill Sullivan demonstrates in this book that this is not the case.
It is said that a person's likes and dislikes, thoughts, and beliefs are formed by very small but unique things such as genes, bacteria, and microorganisms.
Coriander is a plant that people either like or dislike.
To some, it is a terrible plant that smells like soap, but to others, it is a very fragrant plant that can be a delicious way to get rid of bad smells and fishy odors.
The reason why they show different reactions even though they eat the same plant is because of a gene that is sensitive to the aldehyde in coriander.
Professor Bill Sullivan says that biological factors such as genes and microorganisms play a very important role in shaping our taste preferences.
This peculiar power affects more than just taste.
It affects a wide range of areas, from thought, sex, free will, politics, religion, and beliefs.
Moreover, it is said that even what we thought was innate can change due to changes in genes, bacteria, and microorganisms caused by environmental factors in which we live, so it can be said that it is truly a source of special power that forms the human being called 'me'.
Perhaps it is still difficult for the country to know where the way humans think and act is formed.
Despite the numerous research findings produced by cutting-edge science and technology, we still do not know much about humans.
But if we acknowledge that there are things that make me who I am, and increase our understanding of what it means to be human, wouldn't it be a little easier to understand the existence of 'me'?
This book, written with the entertaining style of Professor Bill Sullivan, is a philosophical popular science book that brings to mind the adage, “Know thyself.”
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Publication date: December 23, 2020
- Page count, weight, size: 432 pages | 646g | 152*225*30mm
- ISBN13: 9791135492402
- ISBN10: 1135492409
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