

Neuroscientist Anne-Laure Le Cunff on her book Tiny Experiments and systematic curiosity | S07 E07
21 snips Feb 24, 2025
In this engaging discussion, neuroscientist Anne-Laure Le Cunff delves into her book 'Tiny Experiments,' advocating for a curiosity-driven approach to personal growth. She shares how structured experimentation can transform decision-making and emphasizes the importance of cognitive scripts in our behavior. Anne-Laure also reflects on her dual writing journey—balancing a PhD thesis with a book—and offers strategies to rethink procrastination as a chance for introspection. Her insights encourage embracing uncertainty and fostering innovation through small, mindful habits.
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Experimental Living
- Replace linear goal-setting with an experimental approach.
- Start with a hypothesis and adapt based on results, embracing uncertainty.
Le Cunff's Career Shift
- Anne-Laure Le Cunff's career started linearly at Google, focused on climbing the corporate ladder.
- She transitioned to a more experimental phase, pursuing diverse interests like neuroscience and writing.
Scientific Method for Life
- Apply the scientific method to life by starting with observation, forming a hypothesis, and designing experiments.
- Determine the number of trials beforehand and evaluate both external and internal factors after each experiment.