Our Secret Brain

Uncovering the hidden forces that drive our decisions
by Tali Sharot, Ph.D.

The Neuroscience of Marriage

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. Read More

Should You Manage Your Expectations?

“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? Read More

Tali Sharot, Ph.D.

Tali Sharot, Ph.D., is a neuroscientist at University College London and author of The Optimism Bias.

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Books by Tali Sharot, Ph.D.

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The Optimism Bias: A Tour of the Irrationally Positive Brain
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Neuroscience of Preference and Choice: Cognitive and Neural Mechanisms