About the book
How our fast-forward minds make something out of nothing
We all know expectations matter—in school, in sports, in the stock market. From a healing placebo to a run on the bank, hints of their self-fulfilling potential have been observed for years. But we’ve never fully understood why.
Journalist Chris Berdik offers a captivating look at the frontiers of expectations research, revealing how our assumptions bend reality.
We learn how placebo calories can fill us up, how fake surgery can sometimes work better than real surgery, and how imaginary power can be corrupting. Mind Over Mind is a journey into the most exciting area of brain research today.
Editions of Mind Over Mind
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781591846574
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How our fast-forward minds make something out of nothing
We all know expectations matter—in school, in sports, in the stock market. From a healing placebo to a run on the bank, hints of their self-fulfilling potential have been observed for years. But we’ve never fully understood why.
Journalist Chris Berdik offers a captivating look at the frontiers of expectations research, revealing how our assumptions bend reality.
We learn how placebo calories can fill us up, how fake surgery can sometimes work better than real surgery, and how imaginary power can be corrupting. Mind Over Mind is a journey into the most exciting area of brain research today.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mind Over Mind about?
How our fast-forward minds make something out of nothing
We all know expectations matter—in school, in sports, in the stock market. From a healing placebo to a run on the bank, hints of their self-fulfilling potential have been observed for years. But we’ve never fully understood why.
Journalist Chris Berdik offers a captivating look at the frontiers of expectations research, revealing how our assumptions bend reality.
We learn how placebo calories can fill us up, how fake surgery can sometimes work better than real surgery, and how imaginary power can be corrupting. Mind Over Mind is a journey into the most exciting area of brain research today.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Mind Over Mind?
Society and Social Sciences > Psychology > Cognition and cognitive psychology
Where can I read a sample of Mind Over Mind?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781591846574
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Mind Over Mind?
Chris Berdik
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Mind Over Mind is available as paperback(ISBN 9781591846574)
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