David Robson is an award-winning science writer specializing in the extremes of the human brain, body, and behavior. A mathematics graduate from Cambridge University, David has written for New Scientist, BBC Future, The Guardian, The Atlantic, and Aeon.

His books include:

The Intelligence Trap (2019) – a global bestseller
The Expectation Effect – BPS Book of the Year and BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week
The Laws of Connection (2025)

David’s work explores the power of mindset, the psychology of connection, and how small shifts in thinking can transform our lives.

🔗 Connect with David Robson

Website: https://davidrobson.me

60-Second Psychology (Substack): https://substack.com/@davidarobson

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-robson-5761791b/

Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/d_a_robson

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