{"product_id":"the-optimism-bias-a-tour-of-the-irrationally-positive-brain-9780307473516","title":"The Optimism Bias: A Tour of the Irrationally Positive Brain","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Tali Sharot\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Knopf Publishing Group\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Knopf Publishing Group\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Neuropsychology\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePsychologists have long been aware that most people maintain an irrationally positive outlook on life--but why? Turns out, we might be hardwired that way. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In this absorbing exploration, Tali Sharot--one of the most innovative neuroscientists at work today--demonstrates that optimism may be crucial to human existence. \u003ci\u003eThe Optimism Bias\u003c\/i\u003e explores 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; how our optimistic illusions affect our financial, professional, and emotional decisions; and more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Drawing on cutting-edge science, \u003ci\u003eThe Optimism Bias \u003c\/i\u003eprovides us with startling new insight into the workings of the brain and the major role that optimism plays in determining how we live our lives.","brand":"Knopf Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45355373723799,"sku":"9780307473516","price":886.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780307473516.webp?v=1767670745","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-optimism-bias-a-tour-of-the-irrationally-positive-brain-9780307473516","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}