A Neuroscientist's Journey Through Romance, Loss, and the Essence of Human Connection @Books in Blinks

What is it about?

Wired for Love (2022) combines fascinating neuroscientific research with a captivating personal story to reveal some of the secrets behind that great human mystery: love. Love is often thought of as a topic best left to poets and musicians –⁠ but it can and should be studied as a legitimate scientific question. In a world that is constantly throwing up new challenges to romance, from online dating to global pandemics, an understanding of and respect for love is more important than ever before.

Key ideas in this title

1. Love blossoms inside the brain.

2. Love makes us sharper, more creative thinkers.

3. Human brains are wired to connect with other brains.

4. Love and lust feed off of one another.

5. Grief and loss can have deadly consequences for the body and mind.