Psych

The Story of the Human Mind

By: Paul Bloom

Narrated by: Graham Halstead

A compelling and accessible new perspective on the modern science of psychology, based on one of Yale’s most popular courses of all time

How does the brain—a three-pound wrinkly mass—give rise to intelligence and conscious experience? Was Freud right that we are all plagued by forbidden sexual desires? What is the function of emotions such as disgust, gratitude, and shame? Renowned psychologist Paul Bloom answers these questions and many more in Psych, his riveting new book about the science of the mind.

Psych is an expert and passionate guide to the most intimate aspects of our nature, serving up the equivalent of a serious university course while being funny, engaging, and full of memorable anecdotes. But Psych is much more than a comprehensive overview of the field of psychology. Bloom reveals what psychology can tell us about the most pressing moral and political issues of our time—including belief in conspiracy theories, the role of genes in explaining human differences, and the nature of prejudice and hatred.

Bloom also shows how psychology can give us practical insights into important issues—from the treatment of mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety to the best way to lead happy and fulfilling lives. Psych is an engrossing guide to the most important topic there is: it is the story of us.

Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

Excellent book

The narration was well done. The author explains the psychology terms well. I don’t agree with him on everything but as he makes clear…that’s ok.
Well worth your time

Great overview

This was a well balanced review of the field of psychology. It tells a lot of the history and doesn't get granular to the point that the listener gets lost in the details.

amazing

informative, up to date, courageous, what a wonderful book about psychology and psychiatry, paul bloom summarizes pinker, kahneman, gilbert, skinner, freud and more

Excellent!

Wonderful book! Like always Paul Bloom shines in his work. Delightful and so interesting! Thank you!

Beautiful

Thanks for a wonderful insight into the world of psychology. You can come to my house anytime!