David J. Linden

What do generosity, learning, and exercise have in common with liquor, drugs, cheesecake, and gambling? According to David J. Linden, they all activate our “pleasure center” and can become addictive to us. In The Compass of Pleasure, Linden examines brain research and evolutionary science findings to determine what kinds of things our brains find pleasurable, and why we get such a rush from them. Linden’s writing style is witty and conversational, making The Compass of Pleasure a fun and intriguing summer read.

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