In Praise Of Walking by Shane O'Mara (Free Summary)

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The #new #science of how we #walk and why it’s good for us ‪@BooksinBlinks‬

➤ What is it about?

In Praise of #Walking (2019) examines the science behind one of the basic skills that defines us as #human beings. By walking more, you can boost your #physical and #mental #health – and become more #creative and #social.

➤ Key ideas in this title:

⏭ 00:00 Introduction

⏭ 01:12 Moving around might seem simple, but it requires #brain #power

⏭ 04:22 Scientists are slowly working out how our #sense of #direction works.

⏭ 06:49 It’s more #important than ever that our cities are #walkable.

⏭ 09:31 Walking really can be the #best #medicine.

⏭ 12:08 Walking boosts creativity.

⏭ 14:58 At its #heart, walking is #social.

⏭ 17:26 Final #summary

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➤ Who is Shane O'Mara?

Shane O'Mara is a #neuroscientist who currently is Professor of Experimental Brain Research ‪@TRINITYCOLLEGEDUBLIN‬ He is a member of the Royal Irish Academy.

➤ Shane O'Mara's works:

(2015). Why Torture Doesn't Work: The Neuroscience of Interrogation. Harvard University Press.

(2017). A Brain for Business – A Brain for Life: How insights from behavioural and brain science can change business and business practice for the better. Springer.

(2019). In Praise of Walking: The new science of how we walk and why it's good for us. Random House.

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