Contrary to what science fiction may have you believe, the future of medical care probably does not involve robotic arms and eternal youth. (Or maybe it does, who knows?) Either way, there’s still a lot to be excited about, as certain breakthroughs today indicate happier, healthier lives tomorrow. Check out the five fascinating reads below to find out how doctors of the future will help us stay well.
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The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race
By Walter Isaacson
The bestselling author of Leonardo da Vinci and Steve Jobs returns with a gripping account of how Nobel Prize winner Jennifer Doudna and her colleagues launched a revolution that will allow us to cure diseases, fend off viruses, and have healthier babies. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by author Walter Isaacson, in the Next Big Idea App
The Genome Odyssey: Medical Mysteries and the Incredible Quest to Solve Them
By Euan Angus Ashley
A Stanford professor of medicine and genetics brings the breakthroughs of precision medicine to vivid life through the real diagnostic journeys of his patients and the tireless efforts of his fellow doctors and scientists as they hunt to prevent, predict, and beat disease. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by author Euan Angus Ashley, in the Next Big Idea App
How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence
By Michael Pollan
A brilliant and brave investigation into the medical and scientific revolution taking place around psychedelic drugs—and the spellbinding story of Michael Pollan’s own life-changing psychedelic experiences. View on Amazon
A Cure for Darkness: The Story of Depression and How We Treat It
By Alex Riley
Reporting on the field of global mental health from its colonial past to the present day, an award-winning science writer highlights a range of scalable therapies, including how a group of grandmothers stands on the frontline of a mental health revolution. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by author Alex Riley, in the Next Big Idea App
An Anatomy of Pain: How the Body and the Mind Experience and Endure Physical Suffering
By Abdul-Ghaaliq Lalkhen
Written by a medical expert trained as an anesthesiologist, An Anatomy of Pain is the first book to clearly explain the current issues and complexities surrounding the treatment of pain and how society deals with those in pain, as well as how our bodies relate to pain. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by author Abdul-Ghaaliq Lalkhen, in the Next Big Idea App
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