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
Ratings18
Average rating3.8
Interesting non-fiction book about the human dopamine system and how it drives us to do the things we do. With some discussion of the norepinephrine neurotropics as well.
Seems pretty neutral in tone and both interesting and enlightening. Could probably use a chapter on how we can manipulate our own systems to achieve better outcomes, but overall still a worthy read.
Considered giving this 5 stars, just because it annoys me that Dopamine Nation seems to be so much more successful, while being far less interesting.
Giving a 4 star rating just because of the stories and its relevance to the content. I don't expect scientists to write an entertaining book, or be Bill Bryson but some help from a good writer could have made this book a great read (or listen).
This book is packed with a lot of data correlating hormones and behaviour. I had a few aaha moments when it clicked why chasing a dream feels much better than living the dream. I'd recommend this book for anyone who is trying to understand themselves better, because our hormones do make who we are but have some freewill in managing it.