Adam Grant is an American psychologist and author widely known for his work on the science of giving, creativity, and organizational psychology. He is the top-rated professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a former professor at the University of Michigan. His first book, Give and Take: A Revolutionary Approach to Success, was a New York Times bestseller.
Grant is a leading authority on the science of giving, creativity, and organizational psychology. He has written or co-written six books, including Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World and Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy. He has also written for The New York Times, The Atlantic Monthly, Harvard Business Review, and other publications.
Grant's research focuses on how giving, taking, and exchanging advice affects an individual’s success. He has studied how to maximize the benefits of giving, how to encourage more successful collaborations, and how to foster an environment of innovation and creativity. He has also explored how to assess and develop leadership potential within organizations and how to build workplace cultures where employees are empowered to do their best work.
Grant has received numerous awards and honors, including being named one of the world's 40 most influential management thinkers by Thinkers50 in 2015, one of the world's 50 most influential management thinkers by Thinkers50 in 2018, and one of the world's most influential management gurus by The Observer in 2018. He is a recipient of the Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Mentoring and was named the Most Influential Thinker of the Decade by Poets &amp; Quants in 2020.
In addition to his academic and writing career, Grant is a frequent speaker for organizations, universities, and conferences around the world. He has presented to audiences of thousands at TEDx events, and he has been featured on television and radio programs such as The Oprah Winfrey Show, 60 Minutes, and NPR’s Fresh Air. He has also served as a visiting professor at Stanford, Cornell, and INSEAD, and he is currently a visiting professor at the London School of Economics.

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Ryan Holiday is an American author, marketer, media strategist, and entrepreneur. He is the author of several bestselling books, including his most recent, Perennial Seller, as well as popular titles such as The Obstacle Is the Way, Ego Is the Enemy, Conspiracy, and Growth Hacker Marketing. Holiday has written for the New York Times, Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, and other publications. He has also been featured in Time, The New Yorker, and The Washington Post.
Holiday is the founder of Brass Check, a creative consulting agency that specializes in marketing, media strategy, and creative consulting. He has worked with some of the world’s most successful authors, entrepreneurs, and public figures, including Tony Robbins, Tim Ferriss, Robert Greene, and Tucker Max. His clients also include media companies such as VICE, MTV, and Complex. He has also served as a consultant to brands such as American Apparel, Google, and Gillette.
As an author, Holiday has written nine books, three of which have become New York Times bestsellers. His books focus on topics such as personal and professional development, marketing, and media strategy. His most recent book, Perennial Seller, is a guide to creating and sustaining success in business, publishing, and life.
As a media strategist and consultant, Holiday has helped launch and reinvigorate several brands and campaigns. His work spans from creating marketing campaigns for startups and Fortune 500 companies to working as a creative consultant for media companies and major brands.
Holiday's work has been featured in major publications, including the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, and The Washington Post. He has also appeared on television shows such as the Colbert Report, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, The Today Show, and podcasts such as the Tim Ferriss Show and the Joe Rogan Experience.&nbsp;
In addition to his work as an author, media strategist, and consultant, Holiday is a frequent public speaker. He has been a keynote speaker at events such as SXSW, the World Business Forum, and the Inc. 5000 Conference. He also teaches marketing and media strategy classes at the University of California, Berkeley.
Holiday is passionate about helping others achieve their goals and dreams. He has created several online courses and resources to help entrepreneurs, creatives, and marketers better understand the media landscape, marketing, and creative strategies. He also serves as the Managing Director of the media startup, Contently and is an adviser to several startups and companies. He is also a mentor to many aspiring entrepreneurs and creators.

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Dick Ferdinand Swaab (born 17 December 1944) is a Dutch physician and neurobiologist (brain researcher). He is a professor of neurobiology at the University of Amsterdam and was, until 2005, Director of the Netherlands Institute for Brain Research (Nederlands Instituut voor Hersenonderzoek) of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (Koninklijke Nederlandse Akademie van Wetenschappen).
Swaab graduated from the Amsterdams Lyceum in 1963. He received his doctorate of medicine at the University of Amsterdam in 1968 and his Ph.D. in 1970 with professor J. Ariëns Kappers on a neuroendocrine thesis. In 1972 he received his medical degree. He was 1978 the director of the Netherlands Institute for Brain Research. In 1979 he was appointed professor of neurobiology at the University of Amsterdam. In 1985 he founded the Nederlandse Hersenbank—known in English as The Netherlands Brain Bank—to facilitate international research on brain diseases. Swaab is an atheist.
Swaab is best known for his research and discoveries in the field of brain anatomy and physiology, in particular, the impact that various hormonal and biochemical factors in the womb have on brain development. Another area of Swaab's work, which has drawn much attention, is his research on how sexual dimorphism relates to brain anatomy, as well as research relating to sexual orientation and transsexuality. Through his years of research, Swaab, according to his own words, came to the deterministic and materialistic conclusion that brains are not things we have.&nbsp;
Still, rather brains are what we are: the physical and chemical processes in our brains determine how we react and who we are. Currently, Swaab is most active in the field of depression and Alzheimer's research. Swaab's research has, on several occasions, produced controversy. After conducting research suggesting links between brain anatomy and sexual orientation, Swaab reports receiving death threats from individuals believing this work was attempting to 'pathologize' homosexuality and treat it as a biological abnormality or disorder.&nbsp;
Swaab's view that neither free will nor metaphysical entities such as souls or spirits exist has also caused negative reactions among various religious groups. Swaab consistently defends his studies in the face of such criticism. Swaab has numerous scientific awards and was the mentor of 84 Ph.D. students, 16 of whom became full professors. He is the editor of several journals about brain research. Swaab has an H-index of 97 as of 2020, having been cited over 34,000 times.
He is a member honorary member and founder of many scientific and professional associations. He was the second person to be awarded the Emil Kraepelin Guest Professorship at the Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry, Munich, Germany, in 1996. He is a visiting professor in three locations in China and at Stanford University, United States. He has also been appointed Chao Kuang Piu Professor at Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, P.-R. China. He has been decorated with the Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion, a high order of chivalry of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

Sebastian Junger is a journalist, author, and filmmaker. He was born in New York City in 1962 and graduated from Wesleyan University in 1984 with a degree in cultural anthropology. He began his career as a freelance journalist, writing for various publications such as The New York Times, Harper's, and Vanity Fair.
Junger's breakout book, "The Perfect Storm," was published in 1997 and told the true story of a fishing boat caught in a deadly storm off the coast of Massachusetts. The book was a commercial and critical success and was later adapted into a feature film starring George Clooney.
Junger's other notable books include "Fire," a nonfiction account of wildland firefighters, and "War," a memoir about his time embedded with a US Army platoon in Afghanistan's Korengal Valley.
In addition to his writing, Junger is also a documentary filmmaker. His most well-known film is "Restrepo," which he co-directed with Tim Hetherington. The film followed a US Army platoon in the Korengal Valley and won the Grand Jury Prize at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival.
Junger is known for his immersive reporting style and his focus on the human experience of war and conflict. He has received numerous awards and honors for his work, including the George Polk Award and the National Magazine Award.
In recent years, Junger has continued to write and make documentaries. He is also a public speaker, discussing various topics such as war, PTSD, and the human condition.
Sebastian Junger is also known for his work on the psychological and social effects of war on soldiers and veterans. In his book "War," he explores the idea that soldiers often form intense bonds with their comrades during combat and that the readjustment to civilian life can be difficult for them once they return home. He also examines the high rates of PTSD among veterans and the challenges they face in seeking help.
In addition to his work on war, Junger has also written and spoken about other social and political issues. He has been a vocal advocate for veterans' rights and mental health and has written extensively about the opioid epidemic and the impact of social media on society. He has also been a vocal critic of the American political system and the way in which it often fails to address the needs of its citizens.
Junger's work has been praised for its depth and insight, and he has been recognized as one of the most important journalists and authors of his generation. He is considered a master storyteller and a powerful voice on issues related to war, veterans, and society. His work continues to inspire and inform people around the world, and he remains a respected figure in the fields of journalism, literature, and filmmaking.

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Paul Graham is an entrepreneur, programmer, and essayist. He is the co-founder of Y Combinator, a startup accelerator that has funded over 2,000 companies including Dropbox, Airbnb, and Reddit. His career has been focused on technology and startups. He began his career as a programmer and software developer, working on various projects and startups. In 1995, he co-founded Viaweb, one of the first web-based companies that allowed users to create their own online stores. The company was later sold to Yahoo in 1998 for $49 million.
After the sale of Viaweb, Graham turned his attention to startup investing and mentoring. In 2005, he co-founded Y Combinator, a startup accelerator that provides funding, resources, and mentorship to early-stage startups. Y Combinator has since funded over 2,000 companies, many of which have gone on to become successful and valuable companies, such as Dropbox, Airbnb, and Reddit.
Paul Graham has several notable achievements in his career, including:
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<li>Co-founding Viaweb: Viaweb was one of the first web-based companies that allowed users to create their own online stores. The company was later sold to Yahoo in 1998 for $49 million.</li>
<li>Fellowship at Harvard's Society of Fellows: Graham is a Fellow at Harvard's Society of Fellows, a prestigious group of scholars who receive funding and support to pursue their research.</li>
<li>Helping launch successful startups: Graham has helped launch many successful startups through Y Combinator and has mentored many entrepreneurs. Some of the successful companies that came out of Y Combinator include Dropbox, Airbnb, and Reddit.</li>
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In addition to his work with Y Combinator, Graham is also known for his essays on technology and startups. He has written extensively on the startup ecosystem, the role of technology in society, and the future of the internet. His essays have been collected in two books, "Hackers &amp; Painters" and "Ansi Common Lisp." He continues to share his thoughts and insights on his website, paulgraham.com.

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Jaak Panksepp was an Estonian-American neuroscientist and psychobiologist who coined the term "affective neuroscience," the name for the field that studies the neural mechanisms of emotion. He was the Baily Endowed Chair of Animal Well-Being Science for the Department of Veterinary and Comparative Anatomy, Pharmacology, and Physiology at Washington State University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Emeritus Professor of the Department of Psychology at Bowling Green State University. He was known in the popular press for his research on laughter in non-human animals.
Panksepp was born in Estonia on June 5, 1943. His family escaped the ravages of post-WWII Soviet occupation by moving to the United States when he was very young. He studied initially at the University of Pittsburgh in 1964 and then completed a Ph.D. at the University of Massachusetts.
Panksepp conducted many experiments; in one with rats, he found that the rats showed signs of fear when cat hair was placed close to them, even though they had never been anywhere near a cat. Panksepp theorized from this experiment that it is possible laboratory research could routinely be skewed due to researchers with pet cats. He attempted to replicate the experiment using dog hair, but the rats displayed no signs of fear.
In the 1999 documentary Why Dogs Smile and Chimpanzees Cry, he is shown to comment on the research of joy in rats: the tickling of domesticated rats made them produce a high-pitch sound which was hypothetically identified as laughter.
Panksepp is also well known for publishing a paper in 1979 suggesting that opioid peptides could play a role in the etiology of autism, which proposed that autism may be "an emotional disturbance arising from an upset in the opiate systems in the brain."
In his book Affective Neuroscience, Panksepp described how efficient learning might be conceptually achieved through the generation of subjectively experienced neuro-emotional states that provide simple internalized codes of biological value that correspond to major life priorities .
Panksepp carved out seven biologically inherited primary affective systems called SEEKING (expectancy), FEAR (anxiety), RAGE (anger), LUST (sexual excitement), CARE (nurturance), PANIC/GRIEF (sadness), and PLAY (social joy). He proposed what is known as "core-SELF" to be generating these effects. Panksepp died on April 18, 2017, from cancer at his home in Bowling Green, Ohio, at the age of 73.

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Jocko Willink is an American retired Navy Seal officer, author, podcaster, and public speaker. He is best known for his involvement in the Battle of Ramadi, his success in the Navy SEALs, and his leadership philosophy, which is based on discipline, hard work, and respect for others.
Willink was born in Easton, Pennsylvania, on September 8, 1971. He joined the Navy in 1990 and, after graduating from Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training, was assigned to SEAL Team 3. During his service in the Navy, Willink completed multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan and was eventually assigned to Task Unit Bruiser, the most decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War. During the Battle of Ramadi, Willink and his team helped to clear the city of insurgent forces, and their exemplary performance earned them the Navy Cross.
Willink retired from the Navy in 2010 and soon after began to share his leadership philosophy. He has authored several books, including Extreme Ownership, Leadership Strategy and Tactics, and Way of the Warrior Kid, as well as co-hosting the popular podcast Jocko Podcast.
Willink is also a respected public speaker, giving talks all over the world on topics such as leadership, discipline, and team building. He is a sought-after keynote speaker for both corporate and military events.
Willink is an advocate for physical and mental fitness, often speaking about the importance of proper nutrition and exercise. He also encourages people to push themselves and strive to become the best versions of themselves.
Willink is a highly respected figure in the military and business worlds, and his words have been an inspiration to many. His leadership philosophy is one that emphasizes discipline, hard work, and respect for others, and these values are ones that have served him well throughout his career.

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James Clear is a writer, entrepreneur, and thought leader in the field of habit formation. He is the author of the international bestseller Atomic Habits, which has sold over 2 million copies and has been translated into over 30 languages.
Clear is a frequent contributor to high-profile publications such as The New York Times, Time Magazine, and Entrepreneur Magazine. He is also a popular speaker and has given talks at TEDx, Google, and the United Nations.
Clear's work focuses on the science and psychology of habit formation and how it can be used to build positive behaviors. He has a special emphasis on "small wins" and how they can add up to major changes in our lives. He emphasizes that small changes can lead to big results and that we should focus on creating the right habits.
Clear's research is based on a combination of scientific studies, interviews with leading experts, and personal experience. He has a degree in finance and entrepreneurship from the University of Michigan and a master's degree in psychology from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Guardian. He was also named one of the world’s top 100 most influential people in health and fitness by Greatist.
In addition to writing, Clear is an advocate for the power of habits and is the founder of the Habits Academy. This website provides free resources for people interested in forming better habits. He also runs an online course and a membership program for those looking to take their habit-building to the next level.
Clear's work has been praised by people from a wide range of backgrounds and industries, from CEOs to athletes to celebrities. He is also a two-time recipient of the James Beard Foundation Award.

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David Sinclair is a world-renowned scientist and professor of genetics at Harvard Medical School. He is an authority in the field of aging, and his research focuses on understanding why we age and how to slow it down. He is the co-founder and co-chief editor of the journal Aging Cell, as well as a co-founder and co-director of the Sinclair Lab at Harvard Medical School.&nbsp;
Dr. Sinclair has made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of aging and longevity. He discovered a gene that controls the aging process and is currently researching ways to use this gene to extend the life and slow down the effects of aging. He has also identified a compound that could potentially reverse aging in mice and has been researching ways to develop a drug that could do the same for humans. His research has been featured in numerous publications, including the New York Times and The Atlantic.&nbsp;
In addition to his research, Dr. Sinclair is an advocate of healthy aging. He is the author of two books, Lifespan: Why We Age—and Why We Don't Have To and The Genetics of Health: Understand Your DNA to Transform Your Life, which provides insights into the science of aging and how to live a longer, healthier life. He is also the co-founder of the Institute for Aging Research and Education, which is dedicated to advancing the science of aging and promoting healthy aging.
Dr. Sinclair is a highly respected scientist and professor, and his work has been recognized with numerous awards and honors. He was named one of the world’s most influential people by Time Magazine in 2019 and is a recipient of the prestigious Albert Einstein Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Life Sciences. He has also been honored with the Breakthrough Prize in Aging Research and the American Society for Cell Biology’s worldwide recognition award for his research on aging.

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Robert M. Sapolsky is the author of several works of nonfiction, including A Primate's Memoir, The Trouble with Testosterone, and Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers. He is a professor of biology and neurology at Stanford University and the recipient of a MacArthur Foundation genius grant. He lives in San Francisco. Sapolsky is the John A. and Cynthia Fry Gunn Professor at Stanford University, holding joint appointments in several departments, including Biological Sciences, Neurology &amp; Neurological Sciences, and Neurosurgery.
As a neuroendocrinologist, he has focused his research on issues of stress and neuronal degeneration, as well as on the possibilities of gene therapy strategies for protecting susceptible neurons from disease. He is working on gene transfer techniques to strengthen neurons against the disabling effects of glucocorticoids. Each year, Sapolsky spends time in Kenya studying a population of wild baboons in order to identify the sources of stress in their environment and the relationship between personality and patterns of stress-related disease in these animals. More specifically, Sapolsky studies the cortisol levels between the alpha male and female and the subordinates to determine stress levels. An early but still relevant example of his studies of olive baboons is found in his 1990 Scientific American article "Stress in the Wild." He has also written about neurological impairment and the insanity defense within the American legal system.

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Seth Godin is an American entrepreneur, author, speaker, and thought leader. He is best known for his work in marketing, and he has written 18 international bestsellers, including Tribes, Permission Marketing, Purple Cow, and The Dip. He is the founder of several companies, and he currently serves as the founder and CEO of The Domino Project and Squidoo.
Godin has been a leader in the marketing industry for more than 20 years, and he has become one of the most influential and respected voices in the industry. His books have been translated into 35 languages, and his blog is one of the most popular in the world. He has also been featured in many prestigious publications, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Economist, and Fast Company.
Godin is a strong advocate for the use of digital marketing, and he has been instrumental in the development of many innovative marketing strategies. He is a proponent of permission marketing, which involves building relationships with customers instead of using intrusive advertising. He also believes in the importance of giving away content for free as part of a customer acquisition strategy. Additionally, Godin is a strong believer in the power of storytelling to engage and inspire customers.
Godin is also a sought-after speaker, and he has given keynote addresses and lectures around the world. He is a frequent guest on radio and television programs, and he has been a keynote speaker at conferences such as TED, South by Southwest, and PopTech. He also regularly speaks at universities and colleges, and he has been a visiting professor at several universities.
In addition to his work in marketing, Godin is an active philanthropist and a proponent of social change. He is a vocal advocate for education reform, and he has worked with several organizations to improve access to education in underserved communities. He is also a strong supporter of animal rights and environmental protection.
Godin's work has been recognized with several awards, including the Tribeca Disruptive Innovation Award and the Marketing Hall of Fame Award from the American Marketing Association. His books have also been selected as “Best Books of the Year” by the New York Times and BusinessWeek.

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Sandra Blakeslee is a science writer for The New York Times and an author who, yes, gets to live here in Santa Fe and have the best job in the world. She has worked for the Times since 1967, which partly explains her ability to pull off this feat. Her specialty is the brain sciences, although, at the drop of a hat, she can cover just about any topic in science, medicine, or technology.
She is the co-author of several books on the effects of divorce on children (with Dr. Judith Wallerstein) and three books on the brain (Phantoms in the Brain with V.S. Ramachandran, On Intelligence with Jeff Hawkins and The Body, Has a Mind of Its Own, with Matthew Blakeslee, her son.) Her current book project, Total Recall, is the story of how we will all soon store our memories in a digital format. It is based on an experiment conducted by the famous computer engineer, Gordon Bell, who has been saving his "life bits" for the past seven years. The book is scheduled to come out in September 2009.
Her previous book, The Body Has a Mind of Its Own, was published in September 2007 by Random House. It is an exploration of how the brain maps the body, the space around the body, and the social world. It reveals why you still feel fat after losing weight, how best to learn a sport, why cyberspace is seducing our kids, and sheds important new light on the mind-body connection, including insights about meditation.

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Josh Waitzkin is an American chess prodigy, international martial arts champion, and author. He was the basis for the book and film “Searching for Bobby Fischer”, which portrayed his childhood rise to the top of the competitive chess world. Waitzkin has since become a successful author, public speaker, and entrepreneur.
Waitzkin was born in New York City and began playing chess at the age of six. He quickly rose to prominence, becoming the youngest U.S. Chess Federation master in history at the age of nine. He went on to become the National Chess Champion three years in a row, and at the age of twelve he achieved the rank of International Master.
In addition to his success in the competitive chess world, Waitzkin also trained and competed in martial arts. After becoming the National Tai Chi Push Hands Champion and the National Tai Chi Chuan Champion, he went on to win the World Championship of Tai Chi Push Hands in 1997.
Waitzkin retired from competitive chess at the age of sixteen to pursue other interests. He attended Columbia University, where he majored in English and studied philosophy and psychology. After college, Waitzkin immersed himself in the world of poker. He became a professional poker player and won the 2006 World Series of Poker.&nbsp;
In addition to his professional successes, Waitzkin is an accomplished author. He wrote the book “The Art of Learning”, which explores his journey to mastery in both chess and martial arts. He also wrote “The Art of Learning: A Journey in the Pursuit of Excellence” and “The Art of Learning Journal”. Waitzkin has been featured in numerous publications, including The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times.&nbsp;
Today, Waitzkin is a sought-after public speaker and consultant, as well as a business coach. He has spoken at a variety of conferences and events, including TEDx and the World Economic Forum. In addition to his public speaking engagements, Waitzkin is the co-founder of the Waitzkin Institute, which provides consulting and coaching services to individuals and organizations. He also serves as the chairman of the board of directors for the International Chess Federation.&nbsp;
Josh Waitzkin is an inspirational figure who has achieved success in multiple fields. His dedication to excellence, combined with his ability to adapt to new challenges, has enabled him to achieve a level of success rarely seen in any single field.

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Arianna Huffington is a Greek-American author, syndicated columnist, and businesswoman. She was born Arianna Stassinopoulos on July 15, 1950, in Athens, Greece. She moved to the United Kingdom with her family when she was 16 and later studied economics at Girton College, Cambridge.
After graduating, Huffington began her career as a writer and commentator and was a prominent conservative commentator in the UK during the 1970s and 1980s. She later moved to the United States, where she continued her career as a political commentator and became a naturalized citizen in 1990.
In 2005, Huffington co-founded The Huffington Post, a news and opinion website, with Kenneth Lerer and Jonah Peretti. AOL acquired the site in 2011 for $315 million. She served as the site's editor-in-chief from 2005 to 2016.
Huffington is also a prolific author and has written several books, including "The Sleep Revolution," "Thrive," and "The Fourth Instinct: The Call of the Soul." She is also a public speaker and has delivered speeches on various topics, including well-being, media, and politics.
In 2016, Huffington resigned as editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post to focus on her health and wellness startup, Thrive Global, which focuses on reducing workplace stress and burnout. She is still the CEO of Thrive Global.
AOL acquired the Huffington Post in 2011 for $315 million. In 2016, she stepped down as editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post to focus on her new startup, Thrive Global, which aims to end the "epidemic of stress and burnout" by offering corporate wellness programs and products. Huffington is also an author, having written 14 books, including the best-seller "Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating a Life of Well-Being, Wisdom, and Wonder."

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Lisa Feldman Barrett, Ph.D., is among the world's top one percent most cited scientists for her revolutionary research in psychology and neuroscience. She is a University Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Northeastern University. She also holds appointments at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, where she is Chief Science Officer for the Center for Law, Brain &amp; Behavior.
In addition to the books Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain and How Emotions are Made, Dr. Barrett has published over 260 peer-reviewed scientific papers appearing in Science, Nature Neuroscience, and other top journals in psychology and cognitive neuroscience, as well as six academic volumes published by Guilford Press. She has also given a popular TED talk with over 6.5 million views.
Dr. Barrett received a National Institutes of Health Director’s Pioneer Award for her revolutionary research on emotion in the brain. These highly competitive, multimillion-dollar awards are given to scientists of exceptional creativity who are expected to transform biomedical and behavioral research. She also received a Guggenheim Fellowship in 2019, the APS Mentor Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2018, and the APA Distinguished Scientific Contribution Award in Psychology in 2021.
Among her many accomplishments, Dr. Barrett has testified before Congress, presented her research to the FBI, consulted with the National Cancer Institute, appeared on Through The Wormhole with Morgan Freeman and The Today Show with Maria Shriver, and been a featured guest on public television and podcast and radio programs worldwide. She is also an elected fellow of the American Academy of Arts &amp; Sciences and the Royal Society of Canada.

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Simon Sinek is a British-American author, motivational speaker, and marketing consultant. He is best known for his TED Talk on the "Golden Circle," which explains why some individuals and organizations can inspire while others are not.&nbsp;
Sinek's TED Talk is one of the most-viewed TED Talks of all time, and he has since written several books, including "Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action."&nbsp;
In "Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Action," Sinek explains that successful companies and leaders start by clearly communicating their "why" - their purpose or belief - and then work backward to define their "how" and "what." He argues that this approach inspires others to believe in and support their vision. The talk has been viewed over 60 million times and is among the most popular TED Talks.
Sinek has also worked with various organizations and companies to help them better understand and communicate their purpose. He is a frequent speaker at conferences and other events, and business leaders and entrepreneurs have widely adopted his ideas.

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Rita Carter reveals how the topography of our brain has shaped human behavior and society. In Mapping the Mind, she expounds upon cutting-edge imaging technologies and the knowledge of renowned experts to demonstrate the mind's power over thought and emotion. With compelling evidence, Carter implicates neural switch malfunction in many behavioral oddities that include obsessions, compulsions, and phobias.&nbsp;
The author's straightforward prose style allows readers to easily grasp complex information. Her writing is also amusing—a fact revealed by the book's 150 illustrations—the majority of which are in color—and serves as an illustrated introduction to the human brain.

Nassim Nicholas Taleb is a Lebanese-American essayist, scholar, statistician, and former trader and risk analyst whose work focuses on problems of randomness, probability, and uncertainty. He is the author of several books, including "The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable," which was published in 2007 and became a bestseller.
Taleb is a former trader and risk analyst and has worked as a professor of risk engineering at New York University's Tandon School of Engineering. He has a background in mathematics, statistics, and computer science and has published numerous papers in academic journals on topics related to randomness and uncertainty.
Taleb's main area of research is the study of "black swans," which he defines as rare events that have a large impact and are typically not predictable. He argues that traditional risk assessment methods, such as using historical data to predict future events, are inadequate because they fail to consider the possibility of black swan events.
Taleb is also known for his criticism of the concept of "normalcy" in statistics and his skepticism of the use of mathematical models in finance and economics. He has argued that the assumptions made in these models are often unrealistic and can lead to dangerous oversimplifications.
In addition to his work in academia, Taleb is also a public intellectual and has written several books for a general audience. His books have been widely discussed and debated in the media and have been translated into multiple languages.
Taleb is a strong advocate for antifragility, a concept he has developed and popularized in his books. Antifragility is the property of a system or entity that improves when subjected to volatility, shocks, stressors, or disorder and doesn't just remain indifferent to them.
Taleb's writing style is often characterized as provocative and contrarian, and he is known for his strong opinions on a wide range of topics. His work has been influential in the fields of economics, finance, and risk management and has also been discussed in the broader cultural and intellectual conversation.

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Rita Carter's Mapping the Mind gives us a fascinating look into the human brain. She explores how our brain functions, how it controls our behavior, and how it shapes our identity. It's a must-read if you're curious about what makes us tick.

Understanding the Human Brain

Carter shows us how neuroimaging has revolutionized our understanding of the brain. We can now see how different parts of the brain light up when we think, feel, or do certain things. It's like having a map of the mind, hence the book's title.

The Power of Neuroimaging

The book also digs into the link between the brain and mental health. Carter explains how changes in the brain can lead to conditions like depression and schizophrenia. If you're interested in mental health, you'll find this part of the book particularly enlightening.

The Brain and Mental Health

One of the key takeaways from Mapping the Mind is the concept of brain plasticity. This is the idea that our brains can change and adapt throughout our lives. It's a hopeful message that shows we're not just stuck with the brains we're born with.

The Brain's Plasticity

Finally, Carter gives us a glimpse into the future of brain research. She talks about the potential for new treatments for brain disorders, and how we might even be able to enhance our brain function. It's a thrilling look into what might be possible in the years to come.

The Future of Brain Research

Mapping the Mind

Rita Carter was born in Essex, England, and trained as a journalist in London, where she spent five years as an anchor for the London nightly news program "Thames News." For the past ten years, she has been a medical and science writer. She has contributed to a wide range of newspapers and magazines, including the Independent, New Scientist, Daily Mail, and Telegraph. She was twice awarded the Medical Journalists' Association prize for her outstanding contribution to medical journalism. She is currently involved in a number of art-science projects directed at furthering public knowledge about the brain.&nbsp;
Rita Carter is a science and medical writer who contributes to many publications, including New Scientist and numerous newspapers. She has twice been awarded the Medical Journalists’ Association prize for her outstanding contribution to medical journalism.&nbsp;
She is the author of several books that have been published internationally, including Consciousness, Multiplicity: The New Science of Personality and Mapping the Mind, which was shortlisted for the Rhône-Poulenc Prize (now the Royal Society Prize for Science Books). Rita also lectures about the brain at seminars, conferences, and workshops around the world.

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