David Robson is a science writer and author known for his expertise in psychological and neuroscience research. He has written for publications such as New Scientist, The Guardian, and the BBC, often focusing on how human thinking, behaviour, and belief systems shape our lives. David has written books including The Intelligence Trap, The Expectation Effect, and The Laws of Connection which explore topics like cognitive bias, why connections matter, and the powerful role of mindset in health and performance. In this episode, David explains to Dr Paul Mansell about the role of the brain as a "prediction machine", what is meant by the "liking gap", and why giving gratitude can be important in developing connections. Is all stress bad, and how we can change the way we think about it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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