The Science of Happiness: Unlocking the Mysteries of Mood

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Is sadness a disease? Science writer Stephen Braun looks at the mystery of depression and the search for soma in The Science of Happiness. This brief, engaging, and personal view of mood and its influence on all aspects of our lives travels from drug company labs to Zen retreats in an effort to open up the black box containing temperament. His writing is powerfully charming, even while delving into deep philosophical issues and little-understood scientific theories. Is crippling depression related to "mere" unhappiness? Do good and bad moods provide evolutionary advantage? Does it make sense for us to use Prozac and all its friends and relations to enhance normal moods? Braun finds these questions important and fascinating, and the reader quickly comes to share these feelings. While neither as fawning as Listening to Prozac (one chapter is titled "Listening to Depression") nor as shrill as the anti-Prozac Scientologists, he does find much of value on both sides of the argument. Likening his own use of various antidepressants to correction of mild visual impairment, he considers the possibility of better lives for most of us while still acknowledging Aldous Huxley's dire predictions of worldwide drug slavery in Brave New World. What'll it be? Nobody really knows, but Braun is feeling pretty good about it. --Rob Lightner

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How should we define happiness-and how happy are we supposed to be?

Does each of us have a genetically determined "set point" of happiness?

What dangers may lie in the new breed of drugs that allow us to fine-tune our moods so that we are happy most of the time?

Fascinating research in a range of fields is providing provocative answers to these and many more questions about what makes us happy and how we can control our moods. We are in the midst of a revolution in the understanding of how our brains work; at the same time, we have entered a bold new age of pharmacology that is allowing drug-makers to craft molecules that are exquisitely tailored to produce desired mood-altering effects. In this lively and stimulating narrative, acclaimed science writer Stephen Braun takes readers to the frontlines of discovery in these areas and explores how this "brave new world" of mood manipulation will impact our lives. Based on extensive interviews with scientists at the forefront of research, as well as the compelling personal stories of many individuals, The Science of Happiness presents an accessible, engaging, and well-balanced account of what we need to know as we enter this new era.

"Readers who want a quick overview of the latest neuroscientific research into how antidepressants and mood-elevating drugs work need look no further."-Publishers Weekly

"Chiefly valuable in raising some important issues."-Kirkus Reviews

"This brief, engaging, and personal view of mood and its influence on all aspects of our lives travels from drug company labs to Zen retreats in an effort to open up the black box containing temperament. [Braun's] writing is powerfully charming, even while delving into deep philosophical issues and little-understood scientific theories."-Amazon.com

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Not a bad scientific book at all for a non-scientist.......2002-09-21

As a person who has suffered through some emotional and psychosomatic problems myself, I can appreciate both Braun's book itself and his excerpts of how he himself felt before and after starting antidepressants. It's a nice book for...dare I say laypeople? I'm not trying to get on a high horse or anything (actually I don't even have a high horse since I don't have a Ph.D. or an M.D.), but if your looking for real science in this book, don't buy it. If your Joe Schmo out there wondering why you are feeling strange mentally, and you'd rather spend $25 on a book than spend $250/yr in co-payments seeing a shrink, then this book's for you. I did really like one of Stephen's quotes comparing new antidepressants to corrective lenses, and I included it in my new book, The Failures of American Medicine, which can be purchased here at Amazon.com... Now, if you ARE looking for the real science behind mood disorders, then you know what other book to buy!

One Step at a Time: Understand Your Moods at the Source.......2002-03-10

"The Science of Happiness: Unlocking the Mysteries of Mood," by Steve Braun, 2000. Well-researched and beautifully written. I admire Braun's naturally-written, eloquently styled nonfiction work. He has a special talent to translate scientific research and discoveries into the vernacular, so that you and I can better understand advanced subjects so that we can better enjoy life (well, of course, unless you're already a scientist).

The excellence of Braun's work in "The Science" is manifested by his uncanny ability to properly define his subject. He stays within those boundaries, being careful not to stray into an extensive treaty on the nature of neurotransmitters, hormones and other electrochemical interactions not part of the main subject. This he does adeptly, starting out at Chapter 1, "Prozac: The Next Generation" by telling us about the past, present and future of this wonder drug--and how it actually works and what we can expect when the monopoly lifts. Chapter 2, "Set Point" starts off with the fascinating account of a lottery winner, and spends a good portion of the chapter discussing whether or not those with all the money they need are really happier than the rest of us. The other chapters, 3 through 6, describe "The Machine of Mood" (he doesn't mean to say that our moods are robotic like a machine, but rather as complicated and intricate as a machine), "Listening to Depression," "Selling Happiness" and "Zen and the Art of Prozac." This book doesn't bog us down with needless details, it only covers what is relevant to the book's title (and that's a skill that seems to be hard for some writers to grasp--albeit as simple as it sounds). No fluff, no useless anecdotes, no religious preaching. Most of the fun from reading books like this is watching the author work. Don't expect miracles from "The Science..." It doesn't treat any one area of human emotions or behaviors exhaustively. It's not about depression, or even evaluations of depression in conjuction with finding "happiness." It was written only to whet your appetite for a deeper understanding of neurological occurrences in relation to human moods in general, based on generally accepted theories to date.

Fantastic!.......2001-11-28

After having read and throughly enjoyed his other book, "Buzz; the science and lore of caffeine and alcohol" I decided to read The Science of Happiness based on my liking for Stephen Braun's writing style alone. He uses the quest for the ultimate antidepressive as a central point for a discussion on what it means to be happy, why unhapiness is important, and what the implications of a perfect "happy pill" would be. He also goes off into some very interesting tangents such as the inner workings of the human brain, the effects of other mind altering substances on the brain, and the body's means of adaptation to artificial chemical stimulation. Highly recommended to anyone interested in the human brain and in a psychological discussion on the meaning of happiness.

good insights yet lacking content.......2000-12-16

This book has good insights in to the new theories of depression. Braun talks about depression being caused by the sprouting of neurons instead of chemical imbalances. He also goes into the descriptions of the antidepressants and there functions. I like that he concludes that depression is more a biological problem than a psychological one. Yet he falls short on the new theories of depression. I felt like he needed to go in more detail of the new theories of depression or maybe the scientific community does not have a lot of new information about this. Futhermore I usually have read books on people that have mental illnesses and doctors that talk about depression. It was interested to get a different perspective of depression.

Science Update and Philosophical Questions about Drugs.......2000-09-19

A key element of this book is to describe the latest scientific research on how mood-lifting drugs work. Initially, it was thought that products like Prozac worked through increasing neuroreceptors. If that was so, why did it take weeks for mood to improve after the neuroreceptor levels increased? The latest research suggests that these drugs are really causing the brain to grow many new connections by expanding dendrite growth, a process that takes weeks to occur.

Next, Mr. Braun points out that developing a new class of mood-improving drugs will soon be able to benefit from genetic and brain mapping reserach so that scientists will know how to adjust the brain to influence mood most effectively. Before that happens, he suggests we start thinking about some basic philosophical questions that are outlined in this intriguing book.

The book argues that contrary to prevailing disease theories of avoiding mood dips as harmful, these changes are necessary to healthy life. He cites a young woman who was unable to feel physical pain and died young, because she kept unknowingly injuring herself in severe ways. The latest research shows that we each have a set point for happiness (like a thermostat) and we soon come back to the set point, except when we have a mental illness like chronic depression. He sees a role for drugs as part of a regimen to help these people restore their set points. In the end of the book, he also describes his own experiences with anti-depression drugs.

The main message of the book is to warn against being too aggressive about providing mood-altering drugs. If we are too happy, we'll be unresponsive to our environment. Also, drugs can be designed that will make us prefer to take drugs. That risk is very great. He further points out that drug treatments are cheaper for HMOs and more profitable for the pharmaceutical companies, so there will be institutional pressure to do too much with drug therapy.

To make these risks seem more relevant, he describes four cases of seemingly too-aggressive pushing of drug therapies. I was fascinated by his assertion that Prozac was not really justified by the data in the original research, so the research was reconstructed to get Prozac through the FDA. As a result, he argues that many people may be helped by Prozac due more to the placebo effect than by anything else.

He nicely connects his investigation back to Aldous Huxley's concept of Soma in Brave New World, and you will enjoy what he has to say against the Soma concept.

After you have read this book, you may find it interesting and valuable to track your moods. Consider which states of happiness last the longest, which ones cause the most good things to happen, and which ones can be misleading to you. This greater self-awareness will probably serve you well.

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Title: The future of happiness.(Book Review)
Author: Lynne Sanders
Publication: Journal of the Alabama Academy of Science (Refereed)
Date: January 1, 2004
Publisher: Alabama Academy of Science
Volume: 75 Issue: 1 Page: 54(3)

Article Type: Book Review

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Adams suggests that life was not merely some lucky break, but rather a natural outcome of the ascending ladder of complexity supported by our universe. Since our galaxy seems to harbor millions of planets with the same basic elements of habitability as Earth, the emergence of life is probably not a rare event. If life emerges deep inside planets and moons, as new research suggests happened on our planet, the number of viable habitats is truly enormous. Seven chronological chapters take the reader from the laws of physics and birth of the universe to the origins of life on Earth -- showing how energy flowed, exploded, and was repeatedly harnessed in replicating structures and organisms.

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Proper degree of complexity and multiverse are the answer........2003-02-19

I welcome this new book by professor Adams. While he draws from his previously published "The Five Ages of the Universe", cosmology material is upgraded, and at the same time, book contains refreshing chapter about origins of life (RNA, mutations, transfer from physics to biology, metabolism/replication, etc.) Are we alone in our region of observable Universe? - the author, who expands on Drake's Equation and adds speculations about digital and analog life forms, nicely analyzes this question.

Density of information compares to heavy core of a massive star. Text is packed with knowledge and requires reader to concentrate on every sentence.
Repetitions are present, but I found them helpful in memorizing what I have digested.

I appreciated a very innovative logarithmic energy scale developed to compare terrestrial events and used throughout the whole book, as well as other numerical comparisons and tables.
Generally author avoids mathematical equations. Exception can be found on page 194 (bottom) but formula is not explained.
I would consider this expression as Friedmann's Equation for Universe evolution.
Illustrations could be less artistic and more "scientific", but this is subject of individual taste.
"Origins of Existence" are in full agreement with currently published WMAP satellite findings (confirmations); therefore it is a valuable position for every cosmology enthusiast.

Another brilliant book by Fred Adams.......2003-01-30

Timely and fascinating, Adams' second book examines emergence theory...sort of. Emergence theory is usually the realm of biologists--Adams is an astrophysicist. He explores the roles played by astronomical structures and physical laws in the origin of life. "Origins of Existence" is energetic and thoughtful. Its detailed and thorough explanations engage the reader: catalyzing questions, rather than offering simple answers. Final chapter is especially challenging and wonderful. I loved enough to read it twice.

A Grand Synthesis.......2003-01-14

I teach introductory astronomy to liberal arts majors, and I
have been strongly recommending this book to students seeking a better
understanding of cosmology, planet formation, the prospects
for life elsewhere, and all the viscerally exciting topics that
I touch but do not elaborate on in class.

Indeed, Origins of Existence is a book of astounding scope. It
seeks (and succeeds) to explain on every level how things came
to be, tracing the arc of development from quantum fluctuations
in the Big Bang through the emergence of life and intelligence.
Adams proceeds with accuracy, clarity, and occasional dry humor.
Unlike many popular science books written by Big Picture
Theorists, this text is correct down to the carefully researched
detail. Adams is never out of his depth, and is equally at home
with String Theory or Evolutionary Biology. I have not seen
this scope of subject mastery in any other comparable book.

Origins of Existence is accessible to anyone with interest, but
Adams' respect for the subject matter steers him from easily
digestible generalizations, necessarily keeping the book from
being an `easy' read. Having finished it, however, I found that
the reward of a deeper grasp of this material is absolutely worth
the effort. Five stars without hesitation!

One of the best I've seen in a long time.......2003-01-08

I'm a cosmologist (I work on some of the issues discussed in
this book). I think it's the best thing to come along in a long,
long, time. I agree with roboadler's description of the way in which it is written, but I assume a reader is interested in learning about this stuff, not a story-time about the people in the game. There are lots of other places you can go for that.

This discusses cosmology, but with a view continually to the questions related to why we are here. I think it is wonderful.
This is the first new pop cosmology book I will have been willing
to recommend in more than five years.

retread.......2002-11-07

Much of the same unconvincing, rehashed theories.
The only saving grace was his ideas on pre big band and future of the universe.

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