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Dean Burnett

    Dean Burnett is a neuroscientist and psychiatry lecturer, celebrated for his satirical science column in The Guardian and his internationally acclaimed books. He masterfully blends his expertise in neuroscience and psychiatry with humor and a knack for storytelling. His writing is characterized by keen observations of the human brain and behavior, often revealed through engaging and accessible explanations. Burnett's works delve into the complexities of the mind with a unique perspective that not only informs but also entertains and provokes thought in readers.

    Dean Burnett
    Why Your Parents Are Driving You Up the Wall and What To Do About It
    The Happy Brain
    The Idiot Brain
    Emotional Ignorance
    • After losing his dad, a neuroscientist goes on a journey of discovery into where our emotions come from, what purpose they serve, and why they make us feel the way they do.

      Emotional Ignorance2023
      3.9
    • "Get up or you'll miss the best part of the day!" "You treat this place like a hotel.""Can you just put that phone down for one minute?!"After years of reliable performance, has something recently gone wrong with your parents? Do you find yourself stressed out, arguing about the most ridiculous things? Do you feel like you're processing the same world with entirely different brains? Would all of you like to fix things?There are hundreds of books for parents about how to deal with their teenagers. For the first time, doctor of brains and international bestselling author, Dean Burnett has written a book FOR teenagers to understand just what on earth is going on. From why parents are obsessed with tidiness, to why they won't let you get enough sleep and generally why they don't seem to get anything, this guide covers all the major parental malfunctions.By understanding the science behind where your parents are coming from, you'll know exactly how to troubleshoot conflict when it occurs and even fix it before it does.You'll never be able to remove arguments completely. But imagine what you'd be capable of if you weren't wasting all that time and energy arguing about tidying your room.

      Why Your Parents Are Driving You Up the Wall and What To Do About It2019
      3.7
    • The Happy Brain

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Neuroscientist Dean Burnett, author of the acclaimed The Idiot Brain, investigates the Science of Happiness. Or whether such a thing even exists.

      The Happy Brain2018
      3.7
    • The Idiot Brain

      • 328 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      From the hugely popular Guardian science blogger, a surprising, funny and mind-bending examination of how and why the brain sabotages our behaviour.

      The Idiot Brain2016
      4.0