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Ian H Robertson

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Neuropsychologist of everyday life. Using mind to shape brain. Scientist and writer. Recent books How Confidence Works and The Winner Effect.

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Opinion: Irish presidency an opportunity to reinforce values crucial to the survival of our democracy Candidates campaigning on particular political issues is a terrible idea and threatens the essence of the power of the president

Presidency an opportunity to reinforce values crucial to the survival of our democracy

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09.08.2025 08:14 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Prof Ian Robertson: ‘My father was more like a brother, and my brother was more like a father’ The Trinity College Dublin emeritus professor of psychology reflects on family, Ireland and anger

Prof Ian Robertson: ‘My father was more like a brother, and my brother was more like a father’

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14.06.2025 10:35 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Neuropsychologist Ian Robertson: McIlroy’s reaction to double bogey was one of the strangest things at the Masters Winning, as McIlroy is discovering, is like an amazing vaccine against negative evaluation - that’s why Oscar winners live longer than nominees

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15.04.2025 15:24 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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The Neuroscience of Confidence | Ian Robertson Podcast Episode · 10% Happier with Dan Harris · 02/17/2025 · 1h 12m

I enjoyed talking with Dan Harris about Confidence

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22.02.2025 17:41 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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My radio essay on the misery of the Christmas Day sea swim drive.google.com/file/d/11XQV...

04.01.2025 10:59 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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A neuropsychologist’s view on how to thrive in an angry, unpredictable world All emotions serve an evolutionary purpose — the key is not to hide from anger, but to harness it productively

My advice for the New Year - how to thrive in an angry, unpredictable world

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01.01.2025 09:55 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Hard to believe that the universe isn’t conscious, when you see this

25.11.2024 19:28 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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