'The Evolving Brain is a fascinating exploration of how our ancient brains are mismatched for our modern ecosystem, and what we can do about it . With case studies, rich science, and compelling prose, Goldsmith reminds us we are the strangest of animals.' Dr Anna Lembke, MD, author of Dopamine Nation 'Paul writes beautifully, and his combination of storytelling and scientific exploration shines a light on the complexity of the human brain and our resulting behaviours in an exciting and accessible way. This is a book to help us to understand ourselves. ' Kathryn Mannix, bestselling author of With the End in Mind and Listen 'A wide-sweeping, panoramic perspective on how our brains are confronted by - and can adapt to - the formidable challenges of the modern world.' Masud Husain, author of Our Brains, Our Selves and Professor of Neurology and Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Oxford ' The Evolving Brain explores how many of our struggles are not personal shortcomings but the legacy of an ancient brain in a modern world. By tracing the roots of these challenges and offering ways to adapt, Goldsmith provides a fresh and compassionate perspective on what it means to thrive today.' Anne-Laure Le Cunff, PhD, Neuroscientist and author of Tiny Experiments 'We blame ourselves for burnout, envy and endless distraction.

But this book shows it is wiring, not weakness: an ancient brain flailing in a modern world. The Evolving Brain explains why stress, distraction and anxiety are evolutionary. Why status feels addictive, why copying drives culture - and why the secret to thriving is to understand, not override, the brain we have . This is about why we crave approval, why we mirror others, why we stumble when rewards come too slowly. The Evolving Brain offers a bracing (if sometimes disturbing) new clarity on the allure and snares for humans in the digital world.' Fraser Nelson.