How Emotions Steer Decisions
Optimism bias makes us believe tomorrow will be better, even if we’re standing knee-deep in today’s failures. This bias is why **startups** get funded, despite daunting odds, and why explorers ventured into the unknown, often unprepared. It’s not delusion—it’s **survival**. But this same rosy outlook can lead us to ignore glaring risks when chasing possibilities.
Tali Sharot, a cognitive neuroscientist and bestselling author, explores how emotions influence our decisions, blending psychology and neuroscience. Her works, such as 'The Influential Mind,' uncover how optimism, fear, and social cues shape our choices, providing a roadmap for understanding human behavior.
Based on The Science of Optimism and Influence - Tali Sharot on Spotify, summarised and reframed by Insights.
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