![]() offers evolutionary, neurological, and even slightly philosophical reasons for optimism” – Forbes “Most readers will turn to the last page not only buoyed by hope but also aware of the sources and benefits of that hope.” – Booklist “Insightful, Oliver Sacks–y first book.” – Village Voice (Summer Book Picks) “Lively, conversational…A well-told, heartening report from neuroscience’s front lines.” – Kirkus I'm optimistic about that.” – Richard Stengel, Time “If you read her story, you'll get a better grip on how we function in it. "With rare talent Sharot takes us on an unforgettable tour of the hopes, traps and tricks of our brains…cutting-edge…a must-read.” – David Eagleman, author of Sum and Incognito "Very enjoyable, highly original and packed with eye-opening insight, this is a beautifully written book that really brings psychology alive." – Simon Baron-Cohen,author of The Science of Evil A charming, engaging and accessible book written by a scientist who knows how to tell a story." - Richard Thaler,author of Nudge With its cutting-edge science and its wide-ranging and accessible narrative, The Optimism Bias provides us with startling new insight into the workings of the brain. In this fascinating exploration, she takes an in-depth, clarifying look at how the brain generates hope and what happens when it fails how the brains of optimists and pessimists differ why we are terrible at predicting what will make us happy how emotions strengthen our ability to recollect how anticipation and dread affect us and how our optimistic illusions affect our financial, professional, and emotional decisions. Tali Sharot’s experiments, research, and findings in cognitive science have contributed to an increased understanding of the biological basis of optimism. In fact, optimism may be crucial to our existence. Psychologists have long been aware that most people maintain an often irrationally positive outlook on life. It's important to your longevity.From one of the most innovative neuroscientists at work today, an investigation into the bias toward optimism that exists on a neural level in our brains and plays a major part in determining how we live our lives. Lively, conversational.A well-told, heartening report from neuroscience's front lines. ![]() Her fascinating book offers compelling evidence for the neural basis of optimism and what it all means. If you read her story, you'll get a much better grip on how we function in it. Very enjoyable, highly original and packed with eye-opening insight, this is a beautifully written book that really brings psychology alive. a must-read for anyone interested in imagining the future.Īn intelligent written look into why most people take an optimistic view on life.stimulating discussion.in easily understood language.fascinating trip into why we prefer to remain hopeful about our future and ourselves. Scientific American Book ClubLively, conversational.A well-told, heartening report from neuroscience's front lines. TIMEHer fascinating book offers compelling evidence for the neural basis of optimism and what it all means. New York Journal of BooksVery enjoyable, highly original and packed with eye-opening insight, this is a beautifully written book that really brings psychology alive.If you read her story, you'll get a much better grip on how we function in it. a must-read for anyone interested in imagining the future.An intelligent written look into why most people take an optimistic view on life.stimulating discussion.in easily understood language.fascinating trip into why we prefer to remain hopeful about our future and ourselves.
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