Sensehacking : How to Use the Power of Your Senses for Happier - Spence - 9780241361153 - Penguin Books

The world expert in multisensory perception on the remarkable ways we can use our senses to lead richer lives
Talks total sense, lots of fun facts, right up there with the best of the best Chris EvansPacked with studies on pain, attention, memory, mood The TimesHow can the furniture in your home affect your wellbeing? What colour clothing will help you play sport better? And what simple trick will calm you after a tense day at work?In this revelatory book, pioneering and entertaining Oxford professor Charles Spence shows how our senses change how we think and feel, and how by hacking them we can reduce stress, become more productive and be happier.We like to think of ourselves as rational beings, and yet its the scent of expensive face cream that removes wrinkles (temporarily), a room actually feels warmer if you use a warmer paint colour, and the noise of the crowd really does affect the referees decision. Understanding how our senses interact can produce incredible results. This is popular science at its unbelievable best.Spence does for the senses what Marie Kondo does for homes Avery Gilbert, author of What the Nose KnowsEverything you need to know about how to cope with the hidden sensory overload of modern life, engagingly told Robin Dunbar, author of How Many Friends Does One Person Need?