The Optimism Bias

Engaging....Sharot studies optimisim as the neural level and knows her subject well. * The Psychiatrist * 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 * 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 * Read it and cheer. It's important to your longevity. * Examiner * A book I'd suggest to anyone. * Forbes * Lively, conversational...A well-told, heartening report from neuroscience's front lines. * Kirkus * Her fascinating book offers compelling evidence for the neural basis of optimism and what it all means. * Scientific American Book Club * If you read her story, you'll get a much better grip on how we function in it. I'm optimistic about that. * TIME * Very enjoyable, highly original and packed with eye-opening insight, this is a beautifully written book that really brings psychology alive. -- Simon Baron-Cohen, Cambridge University Professor and author of Zero Degrees of Empathy / The Science of Evil. An intelligent written look into why most people take an optimistic view on life...stimulating discussion...in easily understood language...fascinating trip into why we prefer to remain hopeful about our future and ourselves. * New York Journal of Books * 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.