The Optimism Bias: A Tour of the Irrationally Positive Brain - Hardcover

Sharot, Tali

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0307378489 ISBN 13: 9780307378484

Publisher: Pantheon Books, 2011

Synopsis

Language:Chinese.HardCover. Pub Date: 2011-6-1 Pages: 245 Publisher: Random House From one of the most innovative neuroscientists at work today. an investigation into the bias toward optimism that exists on aneural level in our brains and plays a major part in determininghow we live our lives. Psychologists have long been aware that mostpeople maintain an often irrationally positive outlook on life. Infact. optimism may be crucial to our existence. Tali Sharotsexperiments. research. and findings in cognitive science havecontributed to an increased understanding of the biological basisof . optimism In this fascinating exploration. she takes anin-depth. clarifying look at how the brain generates hope and whathappens when it fails; how the brains of optimists and pessimistsdiffer; why we are terrible at predicting what will make us happy; how emotions strengthen our ability to ...

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"What a treat. A charming, engaging and accessible book written by a scientist who knows how to tell a story." - "Richard Thaler, "author of "Nudge
"
"Very enjoyable, highly original and packed with eye-opening insight, this is a beautifully written book that really brings psychology alive." - "Simon Baron-Cohen, "author of "The Science of Evil
"
"With rare talent Sharot takes us on an unforgettable tour of the hopes, traps and tricks of our brains...cutting-edge...a must-read." -David Eagleman, author of "Sum" and "Incognito"
"If you read her story, you'll get a better grip on how we function in it. I'm optimistic about that." -Richard Stengel, "Time"
"Lively, conversational...A well-told, heartening report from neuroscience's front lines." -"Kirkus"""
"Insightful, Oliver Sacks-y first book." -"Village Voice" (Summer Book Picks)
"Most readers will turn to the last page not only buoyed by hope but also aware of the sources and benefits of that hope." -"Booklist"
"Fascinating." -Insane Science, NPR
""A" book I'd suggest to anyone.. offers evolutionary, neurological, and even slightly philosophical reasons for optimism" -"Forbes"
"An intelligently written look into why most people take an optimistic view of life... fascinating trip into why we prefer to remain hopeful about our future and ourselves." -"New York Journal of Books "
"Fascinating book offers compelling evidence for the neural basis of optimism and what it all means." -"Scientific American Book club""
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"Once I started reading The Optimism Bias, I could not put it down.." -"Positive Psychology News Daily"
"A fascinating yet accessible exploration of how and why our brains construct a positive outlook on life." -Brain Pickings (7 Essential Books on Optimism)
"Engaging...There are many absorbing stories and facts in this concise and well-written book...you will find yourself reflecting on its contents long after y

"Fascinating. . . . Even if you're a dedicated cynic, you might be surprised to learn that your brain is wearing rose-colored glasses, whether you like it or not."
--NPR
"What a treat. A charming, engaging and accessible book written by a scientist who knows how to tell a story."
--Richard Thaler, author of "Nudge"
"An insightful, Oliver Sacks-y first book."
--"The Village Voice"
"Very enjoyable, highly original and packed with eye-opening insight, this is a beautifully written book that really brings psychology alive."
--Simon Baron-Cohen, author of "The Science of Evil"
"Offers evolutionary, neurological, and even slightly philosophical reasons for optimism. . . . A book I'd suggest to anyone."
--Terry Waghorn, "Forbes"
"If you read her story, you'll get a better grip on how we function in it. I'm optimistic about that."
--Richard Stengel, "Time"
"Once I started reading "The Optimism Bias," I could not put it down."
--Louisa Jewell, "Positive Psychology News Daily"
"An intelligently written look into why most people take an optimistic view of life. . . . [A] fascinating trip into why we prefer to remain hopeful about our future and ourselves."
--"New York Journal of Books "
"With rare talent Sharot takes us on an unforgettable tour of the hopes, traps and tricks of our brains. . . . A must-read."
--David Eagleman, author of "Incognito"
"A fascinating yet accessible exploration of how and why our brains construct a positive outlook on life."
--BrainPickings.org
"Lively, conversational. . . . A well-told, heartening report from neuroscience's front lines."
--"Kirkus Reviews"
"Most readers will turn to the last page not only buoyed by hope but also aware of the sources and benefits of that hope."
--"Booklist"
"Fascinating and fun to read. . . . Provides lucid accounts of [Sharot's] often ingenious experiments."
--BBC" Focus Magazine"

Fascinating. . . . Even if you re a dedicated cynic, you might be surprised to learn that your brain is wearing rose-colored glasses, whether you like it or not.
NPR
What a treat. A charming, engaging and accessible book written by a scientist who knows how to tell a story.
Richard Thaler, author of "Nudge"
An insightful, Oliver Sacks-y first book.
"The Village Voice"
Very enjoyable, highly original and packed with eye-opening insight, this is a beautifully written book that really brings psychology alive.
Simon Baron-Cohen, author of "The Science of Evil"
Offers evolutionary, neurological, and even slightly philosophical reasons for optimism. . . . A book I d suggest to anyone.
Terry Waghorn, "Forbes"
If you read her story, you ll get a better grip on how we function in it. I m optimistic about that.
Richard Stengel, "Time"
Once I started reading "The Optimism Bias," I could not put it down.
Louisa Jewell, "Positive Psychology News Daily"
An intelligently written look into why most people take an optimistic view of life. . . . [A] fascinating trip into why we prefer to remain hopeful about our future and ourselves.
"New York Journal of Books "
With rare talent Sharot takes us on an unforgettable tour of the hopes, traps and tricks of our brains. . . . A must-read.
David Eagleman, author of "Incognito"
A fascinating yet accessible exploration of how and why our brains construct a positive outlook on life.
BrainPickings.org
Lively, conversational. . . . A well-told, heartening report from neuroscience s front lines.
"Kirkus Reviews"
Most readers will turn to the last page not only buoyed by hope but also aware of the sources and benefits of that hope.
"Booklist"
Fascinating and fun to read. . . . Provides lucid accounts of [Sharot s] often ingenious experiments.
BBC" Focus Magazine""

Fascinating. . . . Even if you re a dedicated cynic, you might be surprised to learn that your brain is wearing rose-colored glasses, whether you like it or not.
NPR
What a treat. A charming, engaging and accessible book written by a scientist who knows how to tell a story.
Richard Thaler, author of Nudge
An insightful, Oliver Sacks-y first book.
The Village Voice
Very enjoyable, highly original and packed with eye-opening insight, this is a beautifully written book that really brings psychology alive.
Simon Baron-Cohen, author of The Science of Evil
Offers evolutionary, neurological, and even slightly philosophical reasons for optimism. . . . A book I d suggest to anyone.
Terry Waghorn, Forbes
If you read her story, you ll get a better grip on how we function in it. I m optimistic about that.
Richard Stengel, Time
Once I started reading The Optimism Bias, I could not put it down.
Louisa Jewell, Positive Psychology News Daily
An intelligently written look into why most people take an optimistic view of life. . . . [A] fascinating trip into why we prefer to remain hopeful about our future and ourselves.
New York Journal of Books
With rare talent Sharot takes us on an unforgettable tour of the hopes, traps and tricks of our brains. . . . A must-read.
David Eagleman, author of Incognito
A fascinating yet accessible exploration of how and why our brains construct a positive outlook on life.
BrainPickings.org
Lively, conversational. . . . A well-told, heartening report from neuroscience s front lines.
Kirkus Reviews
Most readers will turn to the last page not only buoyed by hope but also aware of the sources and benefits of that hope.
Booklist
Fascinating and fun to read. . . . Provides lucid accounts of [Sharot s] often ingenious experiments.
BBC Focus Magazine

"

"Fascinating. . . . Even if you're a dedicated cynic, you might be surprised to learn that your brain is wearing rose-colored glasses, whether you like it or not."
--NPR

"What a treat. A charming, engaging and accessible book written by a scientist who knows how to tell a story."
--Richard Thaler, author of Nudge

"An insightful, Oliver Sacks-y first book."
--The Village Voice

"Very enjoyable, highly original and packed with eye-opening insight, this is a beautifully written book that really brings psychology alive."
--Simon Baron-Cohen, author of The Science of Evil

"Offers evolutionary, neurological, and even slightly philosophical reasons for optimism. . . . A book I'd suggest to anyone."
--Terry Waghorn, Forbes

"If you read her story, you'll get a better grip on how we function in it. I'm optimistic about that."
--Richard Stengel, Time

"Once I started reading The Optimism Bias, I could not put it down."
--Louisa Jewell, Positive Psychology News Daily

"An intelligently written look into why most people take an optimistic view of life. . . . [A] fascinating trip into why we prefer to remain hopeful about our future and ourselves."
--New York Journal of Books

"With rare talent Sharot takes us on an unforgettable tour of the hopes, traps and tricks of our brains. . . . A must-read."
--David Eagleman, author of Incognito

"A fascinating yet accessible exploration of how and why our brains construct a positive outlook on life."
--BrainPickings.org

"Lively, conversational. . . . A well-told, heartening report from neuroscience's front lines."
--Kirkus Reviews

"Most readers will turn to the last page not only buoyed by hope but also aware of the sources and benefits of that hope."
--Booklist

"Fascinating and fun to read. . . . Provides lucid accounts of [Sharot's] often ingenious experiments."
--BBC Focus Magazine

Book Description:

One of the most innovative neuroscientists at work today investigates the neural basis of our bias towards optimism.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pantheon Books
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0307378489
• ISBN 13: 9780307378484
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 245