Talks at Google's video: The Story of the Human Mind Paul Bloom Talks at Google

Professor and author Paul Bloom discusses his book “Psych: The Story of the Human Mind”, a compelling and accessible new perspective on the modern science of psychology. Bloom shows how psychology can give us practical insights into important issues—from the treatment of mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety to the best way to lead happy and fulfilling lives. Psych is an engrossing guide to the most important topic there is: the story of us. Get the book here: https://goo.gle/3Zm86Fk. For more information on Paul, please visit https://paulbloom.net/. Paul Bloom is a professor of psychology at the University of Toronto and the Brooks and Suzanne Ragen Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Yale University. His research explores the psychology of morality, identity, and pleasure. Bloom is the recipient of multiple awards and honors, including the million-dollar Klaus J. Jacobs Research Prize. He has written for scientific journals such as Nature and Science, and for the New York Times, the New Yorker, and the Atlantic Monthly. He is the author or editor of eight books, including Against Empathy, Just Babies, How Pleasure Works, Descartes’ Baby, and The Sweet Spot. Moderated by Will Ajayi.