Getting a bit smarter is not a bad idea. And there is no better way than to read through a few books that make you smarter. In this short write-up, let us find out how you can enjoy an edge over others by getting smarter. For the same here are names of a few books that you can go through to achieve the same.
It is believed that reading has always helped people to enrich their minds. 3 types of intelligence are usually acknowledged all over, namely, fluid, emotional, and crystallized. Read through the paragraphs to get the names of the books that will suit your requirement. So, read through the names of the books that you can lay your hands on and those books that increase intelligence.
Smartbooks to read – Take your pick
Check out the names of these books.
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Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
About the book-This is a 2011 bestseller written by the Nobel Laureate Kahneman. It offers an intriguing account of how the human brain functions considering the two main ways the brain works, thinking and making decisions, and fast and slow. It throws light on how the two aspects differ from one another.
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Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari
About the Book– This is a work that highlights a “deeply compelling exploration” of human history. It deals with the how human species have evolved from time to time and from the time Homo sapiens shared the planet with the others. It enlightens us with how our brains have adapted and changed throughout great revolutions and during mankind.
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Train Your Brain: 60 Days to a Better Brain by Dr. Ryuta Kawashima
About the book-It is a short book and will stimulate your brain to prevent aging and its loss of capabilities. It comprises spreadsheets and has several exercises that will help in boosting the power of your brain. It is a bestseller in Japan that is bound to stimulate the brain.
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A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson
About the book: It is a very popular book and can open up a pandora’s box so that you can dig into some of the complex scientific topics. The author has written the book so that it can entice readers towards science. It has earned a rating of 4.2 stars on Goodreads. Known as one of the books to make you smarter, enlighten yourself with the rich and invaluable information that this book offers to its readers.
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Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass by Frederick Douglass
About the book: Although the book is “heart-wrenching”, it is inspiring, nevertheless. It offers an account of the power of learning and reading. It is also a kind of exploration of the various ways slavery was perceived by slave owners and slaves alike.
Read through the names of the books mentioned above and try to lay your hands on them if possible. These are the books that will make you smarter and equip you to take on life with renewed vigor and challenge.
