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Despite 21st-century fears of an "epidemic" of loneliness, its history has been sorely neglected. A Biography of Loneliness offers a radically new interpretation of loneliness as an emotional language and experience. Using letters and diaries, philosophical tracts, political discussions, and medical literature from the 18th century to the present, historian of the emotions Fay Bound Alberti argues that loneliness is not a historical, universal phenomenon. It is, in fact, a modern emotion: before 1800, its language did not exist.

In A Brief History of Madness, Isaac Volpe takes listeners on a gripping journey through one of humanity’s oldest and most misunderstood mysteries. From ancient trepanation and demonic possession to asylums, lobotomies, Freud, psychiatric drugs, neuroscience, and the neurodiversity movement, this book explores the long, dramatic struggle to understand the troubled mind.

Illness is not simply a matter of biology. Our thoughts, conscious or otherwise, can make us feel pain or become unwell. If you experienced side effects from your Covid vaccine, the chances are that these were caused by your belief that you would experience them. When a nurse tells you 'this is...

When Paul Collins’s son Morgan was two years old, he could read, spell, and perform multiplication tables in his head … but not answer to his own name. A casual conversation—or any social interaction that the rest of us take for granted—will, for Morgan, always be a cryptogram that must be painstakingly decoded. He lives in a world of his own: an autistic world. In Not Even Wrong, Paul Collins melds a memoir of his son’s autism with a journey into this realm of permanent outsiders. 

The Analysis of the Mind by Bertrand Russell is a collection of 15 lectures he delivered in 1920. Russell was a highly reputed philosopher, mathematician, and social critic, and would go on to win the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1950.

Uncover the history and psychology of memory to understand how the past intimately shapes your modern identity. Whether a nostalgic scent triggers a childhood scene or nations rewrite their origins, our ability to recall and forget dictates human existence. Perfect for an engaging morning...

Uncover the mind-bending medical history of how human belief transforms into measurable biological reality. Whether you are seeking an eye-opening commute listen or optimizing your own wellness, explore the fascinating line between physiological healing and psychological illusion. From ancient...

Discover the hidden psychology of digital distraction and how mastering mindful idleness cures modern restlessness. Whether you are battling burnout on your daily commute or fighting the urge to doomscroll during a quiet evening, this cultural history reveals why doing nothing feels so agonizing...

Uncover the gripping history and neuroscience of mind-altering substances to understand why we seek altered states. Perfect for an eye-opening commute, this objective deep dive challenges the rigid boundaries between acceptable medicine and criminalized vice. From ancient shamans brewing sacred...

Trace the evolution of human behavior and cognitive science from ancient philosophical myths to modern brain scans. Perfect for a thought-provoking daily commute or a deep-focus study session, this engaging historical narrative answers our most profound questions about consciousness. Explore how...

Uncover the dark history of psychology and the flawed quest to quantify human potential with rigid intelligence tests. Perfect for your daily commute, this eye-opening exploration reveals how abstract concepts about the brain morphed into numerical charts that still dictate our destinies today...

Uncover the hidden history of human intelligence and see why society worships the myth of the exceptional creator. Perfect for an intellectual deep dive during your daily commute, this thought-provoking journey reveals how extreme brilliance transformed from a dangerous divine visitation into a...

When tomorrow feels uncertain, exploring the history of human resilience offers a profound psychological anchor. Journey through mankind's most grueling eras—from medieval pandemics to modern climate emergencies—to uncover how ordinary people survived the unthinkable. This contemplative...

Reclaim your focus and conquer modern distraction with this gripping psychological history of human self-control. Whether battling procrastination during your morning commute or striving to build better habits, this evolutionary perspective transforms how you view your daily impulses. Instead of...

Uncover the turbulent history of psychology and the fight for human dignity in this eye-opening exploration of madness. Perfect for a reflective commute or a deep learning session, this narrative reveals how humanity has treated psychological distress across centuries. You will journey from...

Unravel the mystery of human consciousness in this captivating journey through the history of science and neuroscience. Perfect for an inquisitive morning commute, this thought-provoking narrative reveals how shifting beliefs and medical breakthroughs transformed our understanding of the mind...

Trace the fierce evolutionary battle between radical human compassion and deep-seated tribalism in global history. Perfect for an inspiring morning commute or a reflective deep-listening session, this journey travels from ancient hunter-gatherer bands to the hyper-connected digital age. Uncover...

Explore the gripping medical history of compulsive behavior and how society defines the human crisis of dependence. From ancient rituals to modern industrial global markets, shifting paradigms of science and morality have profoundly shaped our response to addiction. Whether you are seeking...

Explore the controversial history of psychology and cognitive science as humanity struggles to quantify human intellect. Whether you are commuting or settling in for deep focus, this thought-provoking journey reveals how ancient philosophy transformed into modern artificial intelligence...

Explore the sweeping history of human connection and decode the psychology driving our deepest romantic desires. Whether you are healing from heartbreak, navigating modern dating, or seeking a reflective listen for your commute, this warm journey offers profound comfort. We travel from ancient...