The Brain: Excitement and Love. Why We Lose Our Heads Over Risk, Games, Passion and Jealousy

The modern world is overflowing with compulsive cravings and rigid rules—from worship of efficiency to a mania for proper nutrition. In a series of books, Dr. of Biological Sciences, professor, and popular lecturer Vyacheslav Dubinin breaks down the key “obsessions” of the 21st century and explains what brain processes lie behind them.

“Brain: азарт і любовь” is the second book in the series. Here, Vyacheslav Dubinin examines the basic behavioral programs that push us to compete, feel strong attraction, take risks, and strive for victory. Based on current scientific data, the author provides illustrative examples and draws parallels to clarify how азарт and love change the way the brain works.

In this audiobook you will learn:
• How “getting stuck” on game processes and sports competitions forms.
• Where jealousy and a tendency toward overprotection come from.
• Why some people aim for big earnings while others turn to theft.
• Why people, risking their health, storm mountain peaks.
• How postpartum depression and pathological greed show up.