October 20, 2021, 7:00pm TED Circles: The Optimism Bias

Are we born to be optimistic, rather than realistic? Tali Sharot shares research that suggests our brains are wired to look on the bright side — and how that can be both dangerous and beneficial.

Please join TED Circles hosts Tammy Paige Goddard, Mai Shim, and fellow members of the TEDxMidAtlantic community. We’ll play the talk, and then break into smaller groups to discuss. We look forward to seeing you!

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