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Professor Alison Wood Brooks

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758 total appearances

Appearances Over Time

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The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Harvard’s Behaviour Expert: The Psychology Of Why People Don't Like You!

And in my perspective, I see a mirror over there and there's an award and I see some things behind you.

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Harvard’s Behaviour Expert: The Psychology Of Why People Don't Like You!

I see two cameras over your shoulder.

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Harvard’s Behaviour Expert: The Psychology Of Why People Don't Like You!

I see that.

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Harvard’s Behaviour Expert: The Psychology Of Why People Don't Like You!

There's a wooden beam over there behind you, by the way.

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Harvard’s Behaviour Expert: The Psychology Of Why People Don't Like You!

And there's like some green tape above there.

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Harvard’s Behaviour Expert: The Psychology Of Why People Don't Like You!

And then there's your perception.

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Harvard’s Behaviour Expert: The Psychology Of Why People Don't Like You!

your perception is all this shit.

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Harvard’s Behaviour Expert: The Psychology Of Why People Don't Like You!

Like I couldn't see any of this stuff behind me.

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Harvard’s Behaviour Expert: The Psychology Of Why People Don't Like You!

And he said like, as a spy, they train you to sit in the other person's perception because if you can't do that, you're never going to be able to persuade them.

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Harvard’s Behaviour Expert: The Psychology Of Why People Don't Like You!

Like you have to realize that actually you sat in front of me, have a different brain.

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Harvard’s Behaviour Expert: The Psychology Of Why People Don't Like You!

I asked my assistant Sophie to find me a reliable security system for my new place in LA.

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Harvard’s Behaviour Expert: The Psychology Of Why People Don't Like You!

What she discovered is that most available options have the same issue.

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Harvard’s Behaviour Expert: The Psychology Of Why People Don't Like You!

They're reactive and only take action after someone has broken into your house.

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Harvard’s Behaviour Expert: The Psychology Of Why People Don't Like You!

SimpliSafe, who sponsors this show, has a completely different approach.

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Harvard’s Behaviour Expert: The Psychology Of Why People Don't Like You!

If someone's lurking near your home or office,

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Harvard’s Behaviour Expert: The Psychology Of Why People Don't Like You!

their AI-powered cameras detect them, then human agents who act like a remote security guard take action, speaking directly to the intruder, letting them know they're being watched on camera, and if necessary, triggering a siren or spotlight to scare them off.

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Harvard’s Behaviour Expert: The Psychology Of Why People Don't Like You!

Or they can call 911 for police dispatch.

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Harvard’s Behaviour Expert: The Psychology Of Why People Don't Like You!

This immediate response is why I went with SimpliSafe.

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Harvard’s Behaviour Expert: The Psychology Of Why People Don't Like You!

No one else approaches security in the same way.

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Harvard’s Behaviour Expert: The Psychology Of Why People Don't Like You!

They have no long-term contracts or hidden fees, so you can cancel at any time.