Dr. Tali Sharot
Behavioral Neuroscientist and Director of the Affective Brain Lab at University College London, known for pioneering research on human emotion, decision-making, and optimism bias, including substantial work conducted at MIT.
About
Dr. Tali Sharot is a renowned behavioral neuroscientist specializing in the understanding of human emotion and decision-making.
She directs the Affective Brain Lab at University College London, where she investigates the neural mechanisms behind optimism bias and motivation.
Her earlier influential research was conducted at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), establishing her as a leading voice in cognitive neuroscience and psychology.
Sharot combines cutting-edge neuroimaging techniques with behavioral experiments to explore how emotions influence our choices and perceptions of the future.
Areas of Expertise
Recent Podcasts
How To Make Your Life Exciting Again | Mel Robbins
Topic: Understanding and overcoming life's boredom through neuroscience and habituation to rekindle excitement and joy in relationships, work, and personal life.
#1 Neuroscientist: How to Motivate Yourself (and Others) to Change Any Behavior
Topic: Behavioral change and motivation based on neuroscience
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