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In the early 1960s scientists at the University of California, Berkeley set out to establish the key factors affecting health and longevity. Their results, known as the ‘Alameda 7’, you already know: don’t smoke, drink in moderation, sleep seven to eight hours a night, exercise, eat regular meals, maintain a moderate weight, eat breakfast. Years later, however, the same team discovered an eighth factor, one that proved more important than all the others: social connection.

People who believe ageing brings wisdom live longer. Lucky charms really do improve an athlete’s performance. Taking a placebo, even when you know it is a placebo, can still improve your health. Welcome to The Expectation Effect. David Robson takes us on a tour of the cutting-edge research happening right now that suggests our expectations shape our experience. Of course, you can’t just think yourself thinner, happier or fitter, but using this book you can reframe many different facets of your life. 

The life-changing toolkit to help you maximise your potential, from the author of The Expectation Effect. 'Essential reading for anyone who wants to think more clearly.' - ROLF DOBELLI, multi-million copy bestselling author of The Art of Thinking Clearly We assume that smarter people are less...

Smart people are not only just as prone to making mistakes as everyone else - they may be even more susceptible to them. This is the "intelligence trap", the subject of David Robson's fascinating and provocative book. The Intelligence Trap explores cutting-edge ideas in our understanding of intelligence and expertise, including "strategic ignorance", "meta-forgetfulness", and "functional stupidity."

“As David Robson makes plain in this compelling book, the way we think about the world can profoundly shape how we navigate it. Based in science and packed with smart advice, The Expectation Effect will expand your mind—and maybe even extend your life.” —Daniel Pink, New York Times...

Welcome to 'Tax Smarts Unlocked,' the podcast for individuals and small business owners looking to conquer the tax landscape with confidence. Hosted by seasoned tax professional David Robson of Premier Services Inc., each episode is packed with insightful advice on proactive tax planning to help you navigate the complexities of tax laws. David combines valuable expertise with a touch of humor, making tax topics less intimidating and more engaging. Discover strategies to lighten your tax burden, and learn from real case studies that illustrate effective techniques. Let David guide you to a ...

A inteligência e a instrução acadêmica não apenas são incapazes de impedir nossos erros como podem nos tornar até mais vulneráveis a certos tipos de pensamento estúpido. As pessoas instruídas e inteligentes são menos inclinadas a aprender com seus erros ou a aceitar conselhos. E, quando erram, são mais capazes de criar argumentos elaborados que justifiquem seu racio­cínio. Embora esses fenômenos pareçam desconectados, alguns processos são comuns a todos eles: um padrão que vou chamar de “arma­dilha da inteligência”.

Tomar un placebo, aún sabiendo que lo es, puede mejorar significativamente la salud. Adoptar una actitud indulgente hacia la comida ayuda a perder peso. Un amuleto puede realmente ayudar a un deportista a rendir más. O, todavía más sorprendente, las personas con una actitud positiva hacia...

Sunt doar câteva exemple care ilustrează puterea colosală a efectului anticipării – ceea ce credem că se va întâmpla chiar are puterea de a schimba cursul evenimentelor. Efectul anticipării este o incursiune în laboratoarele de neuroștiințe ale prezentului care demonstrează că felul în care gândim ne modelează fiecare aspect al vieții și că în creier se află cheia pentru deblocarea întregului nostru potențial.

Dr David Robson MD MA, world renowned Anatomist talks all things anatomy: History, case studies, his life and work as an Anatomist.A life long passion for anatomy has Dr Robson has lectured all over the world, treated thousands of patients of all ages and stages including professional sportsmen and women, Doctors, surgeons, politicians and even animals. Dr David is the author of Robsons approach to Anatomy.People from all over the world seek out his expertise when faced with seemingly insurmountable problems. When not consulting, he is researching and is the almanac of all things anatomy. ...