Christopher M. Doran

The Experience Machine How Our Minds Predict and Shape Reality by Andy Clark has a relatively simple yet amazing core tenet.

“show[s] us the panoply of underpinnings (psychological, sociological, philosophical, and biological) that support this fear of the new, the different, and the ‘other.’”

The brain is most likely the center of our thought, our emotions, our communication, and other additional mental life. Unfortunately though, the brain is a difficult organ to study directly.

“what makes this book interesting is that the author has effectively generalized the purpose and behavior of a number of liars throughout the centuries.”

“this book is highly recommended for a wide variety of readers, but especially to those who may have undergone trauma or the family members with whom they share their lives.”

All of us know that autonomous self-driving cars are being actively tested and will be coming to roads near us very soon.

The concept of “the digital divide” originated in the 1990s and has over the years had multiple definitions.

When the book jacket describes this book as “fiendishly clever,” “with masterful twists,” which “gallops along at breakneck speed with an ending that takes your breath away,” it is enjoyable to fin

Religion, like partisan politics, often leads to diametrically opposed opinion, vociferous debate, and unfortunately at times, overt violence.

" . . . provides tips and cues readers may use to increase their own level of curiosity."

Many readers might assume that a book with the title The Voices Within would be a text about auditory hallucinations, which are almost always seen as negative symptoms of a mental illness.

At times, the most difficult but important books to read are the ones that hold a mirror to our lives and parenting behaviors. Glow Kids by Nicholas Karadaras is just such a book.

At times, a scholarly well-written book will disappoint because it is not what the reader expects. Ordinarily Well by Dr. Peter Kramer falls into this category.

Anthologies by authors that reproduce previous writings do not always make the best reading and can appear unconnected, dated, and stale.

Tales from the Couch is an interesting book and will likely appeal to non-professional readers.

A book with an intriguing title and potentially interesting content sometimes disappoints.

“this book will remain the premier anthology of insanity for some time to come.”

“There are very few books that cover the field of psychiatry in all its complexities and do so in a clear and easily read format.

“. . . an excellent read for technophiles as well as readers wishing to get a glimpse of the near future . . .”

“Thoughts about personalized medicine are like gambling at a casino. We anticipate being winners or we wouldn’t go.”