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Lucid, engaging and cutting-edge… a must-read for anyone interested in imagining the future-- David Eagleman, Neuroscientist and bestselling 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, Cambridge University Professor and Author of Zero Degrees of Empathy / The Science of Evil.
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--New York Journal of Books
Lively, conversational...A well-told, heartening report from neuroscience s front lines--Kirkus
Her fascinating book offers compelling evidence for the neural basis of optimism and what it all means--Scientific American Book Club
Read it and cheer. It's important to your longevity--Examiner
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
If you read her story, you'll get a much better grip on how we function in it. I'm optimistic about that--Time
What a treat. A charming, engaging and accessible book written by a scientist who knows how to tell a story. --Richard Thaler, author of Nudge.
Very enjoyable, highly original and packed with eye-opening insight, this is a beautifully written book that really brings psychology alive--Simon Baron-Cohen, Cambridge University Professor and Author of Zero Degrees of Empathy / The Science of Evil.
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--New York Journal of Books
Lively, conversational...A well-told, heartening report from neuroscience s front lines--Kirkus
Her fascinating book offers compelling evidence for the neural basis of optimism and what it all means--Scientific American Book Club
Read it and cheer. It's important to your longevity--Examiner
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
If you read her story, you'll get a much better grip on how we function in it. I'm optimistic about that--Time
What a treat. A charming, engaging and accessible book written by a scientist who knows how to tell a story. --Richard Thaler, author of Nudge.
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One of the most innovative neuroscientists at work today investigates the neural basis of our bias towards optimism.
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Format:Paperback
Scientists and politicians are becoming increasingly aware of the effects non-conscious mental processes have on our everyday activities. The bias in our thinking the non-conscious causes is endlessly fascinating. Sharot's book provides the latest ideas, results and arguments on this topic within cognitive neuroscience. I find her book entertaining and informative. Awareness of how these processes work can help us counteract biased actions.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is well worth reading, for anyone who ever wanted to know about the brain and how it conspires to make us content. And whether it's sometimes tricking us. Really interesting read.Great examples from sports etc
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Very informative and interesting read. Widely referenced and thought provoking. I would highly recommend this to anyone who is interesting in happiness and where it comes from.
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This was a present by my optimistic partner who dislikes my realistic approach to life. I have tried to read it, honestly, but why would I, it doesn't tell me anything I don't... Read more
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