Our Secret Brain

Marriage

The Neuroscience of Marriage

Tali Sharot Ph.D. on November 19, 2012

Have you ever considered the real purpose of going away on a honeymoon? Where did the tradition come from? And is it in fact good for your marriage? Well, we are about to disclose that a classic theory in neuroscience suggests that a honeymoon is likely to enhance your chances of marriage bliss.

Have you ever considered the real purpose of going away on a honeymoon? Where did the tradition come from? And is it in fact good for your marriage? Well, we are about to disclose that a classic theory in neuroscience suggests that a honeymoon is likely to enhance your chances of marriage bliss.

Optimism

Should You Manage Your Expectations?

Tali Sharot Ph.D. on July 29, 2012

“We’ve delivered this incredible Olympic Park on time, on budget and in real style” said Prime Minister David Cameron. This feat is in no small part due to the Olympic plans being adjusted for the "optimism bias". But should we adjust for unrealistic optimism in our own life?

“We’ve delivered this incredible Olympic Park on time, on budget and in real style” said Prime Minister David Cameron. This feat is in no small part due to the Olympic plans being adjusted for the "optimism bias". But should we adjust for unrealistic optimism in our own life?