Warhead

Warhead

How the Brain Shapes War and War Shapes the Brain
by Nicholas Wright
Psychology 15 min read ★★★½☆ 3.9 (44)
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About This Book

Warhead (2025) explores war from a neuroscience perspective. By studying the brain, we can gain a deeper understanding of why people fight each other, how people behave during conflict, and to what extent war is inevitable.

Who Should Read This?

  • Anyone who wants to understand why war exists
  • People interested in neuroscience
  • Anyone who wants a better understanding of their own brain

About the Author

Dr. Nicholas Wright is a neuroscientist who works both with governments and the private sector. He does research at University College London and Georgetown University, and also works at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington DC, as an advisor to the Pentagon Joint Staff. Wright’s work has appeared in Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, and The Atlantic.