{"product_id":"the-optimism-bias","title":"The Optimism Bias","description":"\u003cp\u003ePsychologists have long been aware that most people maintain an irrationally positive outlook on life. Tali Sharot--one of the most innovative neuroscientists at work today--takes this a step further. Optimism, she shows, may in fact be crucial to our existence.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e In this absorbing exploration, Sharot takes an in-depth, clarifying look at\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e * how the brain generates hope and what happens when it fails\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e * how the brains of optimists and pessimists differ\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e * why we are terrible at predicting what will make us happy\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e * how emotions strengthen our ability to recollect\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e * how anticipation and dread affect us\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e * how our optimistic illusions affect our financial, professional, and emotional decisions\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e With its cutting-edge science and its wide-ranging narrative, \u003ci\u003eThe Optimism Bias\u003c\/i\u003e provides 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Books","offers":[{"title":"Bargain","offer_id":42990993408080,"sku":"9780307473516B","price":12.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookoutlet.com\/en-ca\/products\/the-optimism-bias","provider":"Book Outlet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}