[This Week's Books] 'Brain Reboot' and 5 More Titles

◆Brain Reboot=Until now, the prevailing belief was that as we age, brain function inevitably declines and cannot improve. However, according to the neuroscientist author, new brain cells and connections between cells continue to form even in the 60s and even into the 80s. He argues that with just small changes in daily life, we can ensure the health of our brain?the most important organ in our body?until the day we die. The book details easy-to-learn and practical methods anyone can apply, from diet, exercise, sleep, nutritional supplements, mindfulness, to brain games. It also provides the latest information and insights on brain health based on abundant clinical trial results. (Written by Christine Willermeyer · Bookie)

◆John Lee, The Beginning of a New Decade=Investment expert John Lee, known by various nicknames such as ‘Stock Investment Evangelist,’ ‘Donghak Ant Mentor,’ ‘John Bongjun,’ and ‘Financial Master,’ returns with a new book that contains his new challenges and plans for the second act of his life. This is a candid confession following his unexpected departure from Meritz Asset Management, which he led for nine years until last year. Through the book, he summarizes his nine years of experience as a CEO of an asset management company and suggests what we need to do now for the next decade. He emphasizes that the value investing philosophy and investment principles he learned from observing and experiencing the financial markets in Korea, the U.S., and advanced global markets remain valid. Above all, he sharply critiques the urgent need for productive and creative disruption that transcends the stereotypes and prejudices widespread throughout Korean society. (Written by John Lee · Gimm-Young Publishers)

◆Mega Threats=This book dissects the ten ‘great threats’ looming over the world today and explores the directions we should take moving forward. The author warns that the current situation is worse than during the Great Depression of the 1930s and the stagflation of the 1970s, citing the following ten risk factors: ▲Rising debt ▲Long-term low interest rate policies and excessive quantitative easing ▲Stagflation ▲Currency collapse ▲De-globalization ▲U.S.-China conflict ▲Aging population and pension burdens ▲Worsening inequality and the rise of populism ▲Threats from AI ▲Climate crisis. As an expert in macroeconomics and international relations, the author approaches a wide range of issues, starting with the global economic trends and financial systems, then moving on to changes in international relations, demographic shifts, and technological advancements. (Written by Nouriel Roubini · Korea Economic Daily)

◆Discovery of Details=This is a collection of ideas from the blogger ‘Saenggak Note,’ who has about 170,000 subscribers. It is also a photo album of ideas that the author often thought, “Oh, this is good.” It is designed to allow readers to experience various spaces, products, and services both online and offline. When a shift in thinking is needed, the author opens this folder to gain ideas and shares 101 selected insights with readers. From small shops in the alleys of Busan Market to hip brands in Seongsu-dong and giant IT companies, the book reveals the secrets of details that captured customers’ hearts in various situations. Individual case analyses are also carefully covered. Saenggak Note, who started as a marketer, then worked as a brand marketer and IT service planner, explains the cases discovered from the customer’s perspective with professional expertise. (Written by Saenggak Note · Wisdom House)

◆The Power to See the World Correctly: Statistical Insight=Two authors who have created policies and conducted research based on statistics in public office and academia introduce how to read statistics without being deceived by statistical distortions, focusing on hot issues in recent Korean society such as election polls, COVID-19 quarantine, and national statistics compilation. Starting from basic statistical concepts like averages and percentages, they explain how not to be fooled by sample surveys and probabilities where statistical distortions frequently occur, and how to read, understand, and utilize statistics with concrete examples. The book stands out for analyzing various domestic cases and data from a statistical perspective. It empowers readers to interpret big and small matters around them statistically, such as the 20th presidential election, COVID-19 response known as K-quarantine, warning signs on highways, and population growth measures by local governments. (Written by Song Inchang and Choi Seongho · Bartleby)

◆Real Estate, Stocks, Coins, and Saving on Top=This book teaches how to save 1 million won in 60 days. The author worked as a journalist for 22 years and since September last year has been working as a content editor and UX writer at Woori Financial Group, making difficult financial and investment knowledge easy to understand. The author emphasizes that to invest in real estate, stocks, and financial technology, you need a lump sum, and by making saving a habit in daily life, you can accumulate that lump sum. The notion that it is hard to become wealthy on a small salary is mistaken; even with a small salary, ‘saving’ is the first step to becoming rich, the author stresses. The book gathers practical, everyday saving methods that are the easiest ways to build a lump sum. (Written by Lee Hyekyung · Mind Building)