What Neuroscience Reveals About Confidence, Intuition, and Self-Belief — with Dr. Daniel Yon

Today, we’re diving into the fascinating world of the mind — and how understanding how we think can empower us to see ourselves and others more clearly.

My guest is Dr. Daniel Yon, an experimental psychologist and neuroscientist at the University of Birkbeck, London. His groundbreaking new book, A Trick of the Mind, explores how our brains act like scientists — using past experiences to build theories about the world, shaping what we see, how we judge others, and even what we believe about ourselves. Whether you’re exploring how to build confidence, strengthen intuition, or simply better understand how your brain works, this episode offers practical insights to help you see your mind in a new light

KEY TOPICS

• Unpacking the Mind with Dr. Daniel Yon and the Uncertainty Lab (0:00)
• How Your Brain's Theories Invent and Shape Your Perception of Reality (6:38)
• From Misheard Lyrics to Inherited Trauma: How Experience Shapes Perception (15:38)
• The Neuroscience Behind Gut Feelings and the Matthew Effect (26:22)
• How Social Interactions Shape Confidence and Our View of Others (39:57)
• Final Insights: The Power of Broadening Your Perspectives (54:32)

 

 

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