[This Week's Books] 'Your Brain Does Not Age' and More

by Park Pyunghee

Published 21 Jun.2024 10:57(KST)

Your Brain Does Not Age

It proves through 50 years of research that brain functions and activities do not deteriorate with age, and overall potential such as thinking ability and creativity can rather increase. The author argues that the more you use your brain muscles, the more you can delay the onset of Alzheimer's symptoms for years. It emphasizes that the more education you receive, the lower the risk of Alzheimer's. (Written by Tony Buzan / Translated by Lee Young-rae / Business Books)

There Is No Need to Hurry in Space

This is an essay written by a poet who wanted to study astronomy. It shares stories about the universe and humans heard from scientists and also includes the author's own thoughts. The cognitive change that occurs when astronauts see Earth is called the "overview effect," and from this perspective, it emphasizes that the problems troubling us living on Earth may be trivial. (Written by Mayolin van Heimstra / Translated by Yang Mirae / Dolbegae)

Venture Mindset

This reexamines the value of venture capitalists (VCs) who evaluate the value of startups and lead large investments. The author emphasizes that entrepreneurs need to understand how VCs view and evaluate businesses. It argues that the mindset of VCs is essential for managing creative and innovative organizations. (Written by Ilya Strebulaev & Alex Dang / Translated by Lee Young-rae / RH Korea)