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Psychology · 18 min

The Optimism Bias

By Tali Sharot

Explore the neurological roots and profound impact of the optimism bias, a fundamental human tendency that both drives progress and creates dangerous blind spots. This episode unpacks how to leverage its power while mitigating its risks.

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“Explore the neurological roots and profound impact of the optimism bias, a fundamental human tendency that both drives progress and creates dangerous blind spots. This episode unpacks how to leverage its power while mitigating its risks.”

— Tali Sharot, The Optimism Bias

What it is about

optimism bias, cognitive bias, neuroscience

Who it is for

Best suited to listeners who want a clearer working understanding of optimism bias, cognitive bias, neuroscience and better judgment in how they apply it.

The author

Tali Sharot brings a credible and useful lens to optimism bias, cognitive bias, neuroscience, with enough subject command to make the book worth hearing.

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Tali Sharot

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