Psychologist and Neuroscientist
Daniel Goleman is a psychologist and science journalist who popularised the concept of emotional intelligence, while Richard J. Davidson is a neuroscientist and professor at the University of Wisconsin who pioneered research on meditation and the brain. They co authored Altered Traits, examining how meditation produces lasting changes in the mind.
by Daniel Goleman and Richard J. Davidson
Two pioneering researchers review over 6,000 scientific studies on meditation and select the 60 most rigorous to reveal what contemplative practice actually does to the brain. Goleman and Davidson distinguish temporary meditative states from lasting altered traits, showing that deep practitioners develop measurably different neural signatures, reduced stress reactivity, and increased compassion. The book provides the most comprehensive scientific assessment of meditation's real benefits to date.
The books Daniel Goleman and Richard J. Davidson references, cites, and recommends most frequently.
by Daniel Goleman
Goleman argues that EQ matters more than IQ for success. Self-awareness, empathy, and emotional regulation are skills that can be developed and that predict real-world outcomes.
by Daniel Goleman
Goleman argues focus is an underrated, atrophying muscle in the modern age. Three kinds, inner, other, and outer, are essential for self-management, empathy, and strategic thinking.
by Sam Harris
Harris argues you can explore spirituality and consciousness without religion or superstition. Through meditation and neuroscience, he maps a rational path to transcending the illusion of the self.
by Steven Kotler
Kotler and Wheal explore how psychology, neuroscience, technology, and pharmacology are being used to engineer altered states for peak performance. Ecstasis is now designed, not left to chance.
Who Daniel draws from, and who draws from Daniel — aggregated across every book in this collection. Counts show the number of citation links, not the depth of each one.