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The Optimism Bias: A Tour of the Irrationally Positive Brain
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0307378489
ISBN-13
9780307378484
eBay Product ID (ePID)
99629550
Product Key Features
Book Title
Optimism Bias : a Tour of the Irrationally Positive Brain
Number of Pages
272 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Personal Growth / Happiness, Life Sciences / Neuroscience, Cognitive Psychology & Cognition, Neuropsychology, Motivational & Inspirational
Publication Year
2011
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Science, Self-Help, Psychology
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
16 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2010-039692
Reviews
"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 "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 you've read the final page." - makewavesnotnoise.com, "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 Sacksy 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 "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 you've read the final page." makewavesnotnoise.com From the Hardcover edition., “Lively, conversational&A well-told, heartening report from neuroscience’s front lines.� – Kirkus “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 “An intelligently written look into why most people take an optimistic view of life&stimulating discussion&in easily understood language&fascinating trip into why we prefer to remain hopeful about our future and ourselves.� –Nicole Parker, Ph.D., New York Journal of Books “Her fascinating book offers compelling evidence for the neural basis of optimism and what it all means.� – Scientific American Book club “Once I started reading The Optimism Bias, I could not put it down. Sharot describes her research through captivating stories while making the complex neuroscience easy to understand. For those of you interested in understanding the biological processes that affect our outlooks on the world, this is the book for you�. –Louisa Jewell, Positive Psychology News Daily “A fascinating yet accessible exploration of how and why our brains construct a positive outlook on life even in the direst of circumstances.� – Maria Popova, Brain Pickings (7 Essential Books on Optimism) “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 “Tali Sharot’s book The Optimism Bias (a book I’d suggest to anyone) offers evolutionary, neurological, and even slightly philosophical reasons for optimism� –Terry Waghorn, Forbes (July 13, 2011) “I'd argue-as Tali Sharot does in her enlightening cover story and her book from which it was adapted-that optimism is an evolutionary trait, that it helped our ancestors strive and survive. Optimism is in part a self-fulfilling prophecy: it allows us to attempt things we might not otherwise try and to imagine ourselves succeeding. At the same time, it is, as Tali puts it, a cognitive illusion-he Great Deception-that can prevent us from anticipating the negative outcomes that lie ahead. We see the world not as it is but as we'd like it to be. That's not always the best recipe for dealing with reality. But 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 June 6, 2011, " Very enjoyable, highly original and packed with eye-opening insight, this is a beautifully written book that really brings psychology alive." Simon Baron-Cohen, Professor of Psychopathology, Cambridge University, and 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. Lucid, engaging and cutting-edge&a must-read for anyone interested in imagining the future." David Eagleman, Neuroscientist and bestselling author of Sum and Incognito "Lively, conversational&A well-told, heartening report from neuroscience's front lines." Kirkus "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 "An intelligently written look into why most people take an optimistic view of life&stimulating discussion&in easily understood language&fascinating trip into why we prefer to remain hopeful about our future and ourselves." Nicole Parker, Ph.D., New York Journal of Books "Her fascinating book offers compelling evidence for the neural basis of optimism and what it all means." Scientific American Book club "Once I started reading The Optimism Bias, I could not put it down. Sharot describes her research through captivating stories while making the complex neuroscience easy to understand. For those of you interested in understanding the biological processes that affect our outlooks on the world, this is the book for you". Louisa Jewell, Positive Psychology News Daily "A fascinating yet accessible exploration of how and why our brains construct a positive outlook on life even in the direst of circumstances." Maria Popova,Brain Pickings (7 Essential Books on Optimism) "Insightful, Oliver Sacksy 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 "Tali Sharot's book The Optimism Bias (a book I'd suggest to anyone) offers evolutionary, neurological, and even slightly philosophical reasons for optimism" Terry Waghorn, Forbes (July 13, 2011) "I'd argue-as Tali Sharot does in her enlightening cover story and her book from which it was adapted-that optimism is an evolutionary trait, that it helped our ancestors strive and survive. Optimism is in part a self-fulfilling prophecy: it allows us to attempt things we might not otherwise try and to imagine ourselves succeeding. At the same time, it is, as Tali puts it, a cognitive illusion-he Great Deception-that can prevent us from anticipating the negative outcomes that lie ahead. We see the world not as it is but as we'd like it to be. That's not always the best recipe for dealing with reality. But 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 June 6, 2011
Dewey Edition
22
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Decimal
612.8
Synopsis
From one of the most innovative neuroscientists at work today, an investigation into the bias toward optimism that exists on a neural level in our brains and plays a major part in determining how we live our lives. Psychologists have long been aware that most people maintain an often irrationally positive outlook on life. In fact, optimism may be crucial to our existence. Tali Sharot's experiments, research, and findings in cognitive science have contributed to an increased understanding of the biological basis of optimism. In this fascinating exploration, she takes an in-depth, clarifying look at how the brain generates hope and what happens when it fails; how the brains of optimists and pessimists differ; why we are terrible at predicting what will make us happy; how emotions strengthen our ability to recollect; how anticipation and dread affect us; and how our optimistic illusions affect our financial, professional, and emotional decisions. With its cutting-edge science and its wide-ranging and accessible narrative, The Optimism Bias provides us with startling new insight into the workings of the brain.
LC Classification Number
QP360.S466 2011
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