Laurie Santos
Laurie R. Santos is a Professor of Psychology at Yale University, director of Yale’s Comparative Cognition Laboratory, and founder of the groundbreaking Yale course 'Psychology and the Good Life'. She is known for her research on happiness, cognition, and behavior, and for applying psychological science to help people live happier, more fulfilling lives.
About
Laurie Santos is a cognitive scientist renowned for her research on primate cognition and human irrationality. She earned her Ph.D. from Harvard University, where she studied with Marc Hauser, and later became an associate professor at Yale. Santos directs Yale’s Comparative Cognition Laboratory and is the creator of 'Psychology and the Good Life,' Yale’s most popular class ever. Her work explores how people think, learn, and relate, with a focus on well-being and decision-making. She has received numerous awards, including the Stanton Prize and the Lex Hixon ’63 Prize for teaching excellence, and is also the host of 'The Happiness Lab' podcast, which makes psychological research accessible to a global audience.
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Recent Podcasts
Try It For 1 Week: 3 Small Habits That Change Your Body, Energy, And Life
Topic: Simplifying health and wellness through three essential habits for better body, energy, and life.
YALE PROFESSOR Explains Why You're NOT HAPPY In Life! | Laurie Santos & Jay Shetty
Topic: Happiness and Well-being
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