Books recommended by Derren Brown
Derren Brown is a British mentalist, illusionist, and author known for his Mind Control tricks and psychological mind games on TV shows like “The Mind Reader” and “Split Decision”, which made him famous. His books reflect his expertise in psychology and deception, often combining insights from science, philosophy, and popular culture to offer practical advice and thought-provoking commentary on human behavior.
His recommended books typically blend elements of self-help, psychology, philosophy, and pop culture, aiming to provide accessible explanations of complex psychological concepts and inspiring readers to think critically about their own motivations and behaviors.
- How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius (by Donald Robertson). Recommended by Derren Brown
- The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure (by Greg Lukianoff). Recommended by Bryan Johnson , Glenn Beck , Max Levchin , Vinod Khosla , Michael Mauboussin , Richard Dawkins , Tom Bilyeu , Derren Brown
- The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom (by Jonathan Haidt). Recommended by Charles Koch , Joe Rogan , Tony Hsieh , Derren Brown
- The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion (by Jonathan Haidt). Recommended by A.J. Jacobs , Ann Miura-Ko , Derren Brown , Russell Moore