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TALI SHAROT: the optimism bias

TALI SHAROT: the optimism bias

Update: 2025-06-26
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Cognitive neuroscientist Tali Sharot explores the role of optimism in our lives, examining why individuals often maintain personal hope despite collective anxiety. She explains the concept of optimism bias, how anticipation shapes happiness and memory.


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TALI SHAROT: the optimism bias

TALI SHAROT: the optimism bias