







The best books on clinical neuroscience, as recommended by Frederick Lepore—the noted US neurologist and author of Finding Einstein's Brain
25 books that will blow your mind
Some books stick with you long after you've finished reading them. Here are the books you should read in your lifetime.
Matthew Schrag, MD, PhD | Department of Neurology
Vanderbilt University Medical Center 1211 Medical Center Drive, Nashville, TN 37232 (615) 322-5000
Inventing the future: A neuroscience research roadmap
The past decade of transformative advances in neurotechnology portends an exciting future for neuroscience. This NeuroView charts a strategic path to accelerate and integrate research discovery and speed the development of new cures for human brain disorders.

6 books recommended by Richard Thaler, Nobel Prize winner and a founding father of behavioral economics
Michael Lewis and Daniel Kahneman topped the list of his favorite authors.

Learning How to Learn (And 20+ Studies) – Max's Two Cents
I have been interested in cognitive science and effective learning methods for years. I’ve read multiple books and articles and put many ideas to test. In this post, I aim to synthesize my notes and provide references to scientific studies.
Our Top 10 Biomimicry Books of All Time
Each book covers or overlaps with biomimicry, from engineering to education, business to the built environment - we cover the best books of biomimicry.

Leading Innovation in Psychiatric Treatment | Alto Neuroscience
We leverage brain biology to develop personalized medicines, helping patients get better faster.


Five Books: The best books on Behavioural Economics, recommended by Dan Ariely
The best behavioral economics books, as discussed by the brilliant Professor of psychology and behavioral economics, Dan Ariely.

The shockwave rider
Book 1: The Basic Straining Manual -- Book 2: The Delphi Coracle -- Book 3: Splicing the Brain Race

Mystified magicians of the mind
My conversation with neuroscientist Paul Cisek

You can just read 25 books (a16z Infra edition)
Essential Sci-Fi recommendations, plus some fantasy and non-fiction

Sources — Belshaw Brain Archive
These blogs are now archived and redirect here. Doug currently writes at Substrate, a digital garden of notes, ideas, and reflections.
Sources — Belshaw Brain Archive
These blogs are now archived and redirect here. Doug currently writes at Substrate, a digital garden of notes, ideas, and reflections.
Computational Psychiatry Needs Systems Neuroscience
This piece was originally published in The Transmitter. I am adapting it here with some additional context for readers of this newsletter.


Anti-democratic attitudes are highly contagious, new psychology study finds
Hyperactive–impulsive ADHD traits predict higher curiosity in adults: evidence from a cross-sectional study
Understanding the influence of digital technology on human cognitive functions: A narrative review

How the hypercuriosity of ADHD may have helped humans thrive | Aeon Essays

The Entangled Brain: How Perception, Cognition, and Emotion Are Woven Together