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The Blurb On The Back:
Most of us crave new experiences and sensations. Whether it’s our attraction to that new burger place or the latest gadget, newness tugs at us. But what about those who can’t seem to get enough? They jump out of planes, climb skyscrapers, and will anything (even poisonous pufferfish) … Prompting others to ask “what’s wrong” with them. These are sensation-seekers and they crave intense experiences, despite physical or social risk. They don’t have a death wish, but seemingly a need for an adrenaline rush, no matter what.
Buzz! describes the world of the high sensation-seeking personality in a way that we can all understand. It explores the lifestyle, psychology, and neuroscience behind adrenaline junkies and daredevils. This tendency, or compulsion, has a role in our culture. But where is the line between healthy and unhealthy thrill-seeking? The minds of these adventurers are explained page by page.
( The Review (Cut For Spoilers): )
The Verdict:
Kenneth Carter is a clinical psychologist and Professor of Psychology at Oxford College, Emory University in the USA. This very easy to read book delves into the psychology of why some people engage in thrill-seeking behaviour (e.g. BASE jumping, eating exotic and potentially deadly foods or sky diving). I found it fascinating and came away with more of an understanding for what drives people to do these things and what they gain from it.
Thanks to the Amazon Vine Programme for the review copy of this book.
Most of us crave new experiences and sensations. Whether it’s our attraction to that new burger place or the latest gadget, newness tugs at us. But what about those who can’t seem to get enough? They jump out of planes, climb skyscrapers, and will anything (even poisonous pufferfish) … Prompting others to ask “what’s wrong” with them. These are sensation-seekers and they crave intense experiences, despite physical or social risk. They don’t have a death wish, but seemingly a need for an adrenaline rush, no matter what.
Buzz! describes the world of the high sensation-seeking personality in a way that we can all understand. It explores the lifestyle, psychology, and neuroscience behind adrenaline junkies and daredevils. This tendency, or compulsion, has a role in our culture. But where is the line between healthy and unhealthy thrill-seeking? The minds of these adventurers are explained page by page.
( The Review (Cut For Spoilers): )
The Verdict:
Kenneth Carter is a clinical psychologist and Professor of Psychology at Oxford College, Emory University in the USA. This very easy to read book delves into the psychology of why some people engage in thrill-seeking behaviour (e.g. BASE jumping, eating exotic and potentially deadly foods or sky diving). I found it fascinating and came away with more of an understanding for what drives people to do these things and what they gain from it.
Thanks to the Amazon Vine Programme for the review copy of this book.
