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The optimism bias
A Tour of the Irrationally Positive Brain
Book • 2011
In this book, Tali Sharot delves into the psychological and neuroscientific aspects of optimism, explaining how it is hardwired into our brains and essential for human survival.
She discusses how optimism affects our perceptions, decisions, and well-being, including its role in financial, professional, and emotional choices.
The book also examines the differences between the brains of optimists and pessimists and how emotions influence our ability to recall and anticipate events.
Sharot presents a balanced view, highlighting both the adaptive and destructive aspects of the optimism bias.
She discusses how optimism affects our perceptions, decisions, and well-being, including its role in financial, professional, and emotional choices.
The book also examines the differences between the brains of optimists and pessimists and how emotions influence our ability to recall and anticipate events.
Sharot presents a balanced view, highlighting both the adaptive and destructive aspects of the optimism bias.
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Steven Bartlett as one of the books written by 
Tali Sharot , a leading expert on human decision-making, optimism, and emotion.
Steven Bartlett as one of the books written by Tali Sharot , a leading expert on human decision-making, optimism, and emotion.
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Mentioned by Phill Agnew as one of the best books he's read this year, highlighting its insights into human happiness and motivation.
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Mentioned by Tali Sharot , referencing her previous work on the importance of optimism and positive expectations.
Tali Sharot , referencing her previous work on the importance of optimism and positive expectations.
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