{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6788c4b6bc4d37e16f4d6ae3/6788c4d102606f460c05cb38?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"041: David Robson on expectation effects and our predictive brain","description":"<p>Scientist and writer David Robson has written the definitive book on expectation effects. We&apos;re going to talk about his fascinating book <a href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/Expectation-Effect-Your-Mindset-Transform/dp/1838853308/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1657715854&amp;sr=8-1'>The Expectation Effect</a> and how our brain plays clever games with us.</p><p>David graduated with a degree in maths from Cambridge University then worked as a features editor at <em>New Scientist</em> before moving to the BBC. His writing has also appeared in the <em>Guardian</em>, the <em>Atlantic</em>, <em>Men’s Health</em> amongst other. </p><p><b>Show notes</b></p><ul><li>The brain as prediction machine: how the brain uses experiences to predict our future outcomes and adapt our physiology</li><li>Seeing Jesus in a slice of toast</li><li>Why does the brain play games with us?</li><li>Expectation effects vs mindfulness and positive thinking</li><li>The consequences of the brain’s inner pharmacy</li><li>New research on ‘open label’ placebos</li><li>Nocebo effect: the evil twin of placebo</li><li>How emotions and mindsets affect our health</li><li>Ethical dilemmas of using placebos</li><li>Hysterical strength: releasing the brakes on our physical resources</li><li>Gender bias and entrenched expectations </li><li>How food labelling affects eating experiences </li></ul><p><b>Subscribe for more </b><a href='https://aloadofbs.substack.com/'><b>here</b></a><b><br/>Click </b><a href='https://aloadofbs.substack.com/about'><b>here</b></a><b> to access rewards to power your brain<br/>Follow me on </b><a href='https://twitter.com/danielsjross'><b>Twitter</b></a></p>","author_name":"A LOAD OF BS ON SPORT"}