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Rising Cognitive Neuroscience Speakers

24 credible, up-and-coming voices in cognitive neuroscience - active on the circuit, beyond the household names.

24 rising cognitive neuroscience speakers on Mezzo - including Moran Cerf, Tali Sharot, and Ethan Kross. Each with the talks, gig history, and co-appearances to back it up.

Moran Cerf

Moran Cerf

Neuroscientist decoding human decision-making and brain function mysteries

1 recent talk · through 2025
Tali Sharot

Tali Sharot

Cognitive Neuroscientist | The Science of Optimism & Environmental Change

1 recent talk · through 2024
Ethan Kross

Ethan Kross

Psychology Professor | Emotion Regulation & Self-Talk

1 recent talk · through 2025
Elke Geraerts

Elke Geraerts

Professor & CEO | Applying Cognitive Science to Workplace Performance

1 recent talk · through 2024
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Steven Pinker

Harvard Psychologist | Rational Optimism & Human Progress

7 talks · through 2022
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Claudia Aguirre

Neuroscientist & skin expert | PhD researcher making brain-skin science accessible

4 talks · through 2015
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Dan Dennett

Philosopher of mind and consciousness | Pioneer in cognitive science

4 talks · through 2009
Frans de Waal

Frans de Waal

Primate Behavior Researcher | Pioneering Insights on Cooperation and Diversity

3 talks · through 2022
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Philip Zimbardo

Stanford Psychologist | The Lucifer Effect & Situational Ethics

3 talks · through 2011
Beau Lotto

Beau Lotto

Neuroscience Researcher | Emerging Technology & Perception

2 talks · through 2019
Robert Sapolsky

Robert Sapolsky

Neuroscientist | Biology and Stress in Primates

2 talks · through 2017
Sophie Scott

Sophie Scott

Neuroscientist & Stand-Up Comic | Emerging Tech & Scientific Innovation

2 talks · through 2018
Lisa Genova

Lisa Genova

Neuroscience and memory health | Alzheimer's prevention and cognitive function

2 talks · through 2021
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Dorsa Amir

Duke University researcher | Expert on human evolution and childhood development

2 talks · through 2019
JB

John Bidden

Professor | Cognitive Psychologist & Creativity Researcher

2 talks · through 2018
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Rebecca Brachman

Neuroscientist | Preventing Mental Illness & Unlocking Human Potential

2 talks · through 2017
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Diego Prilusky

Neuroscientist | Decoding the Brain for Creativity & Innovation

2 talks · through 2019
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Lisa Feldman Barrett

Neuroscientist | Emotions, Facial Expressions, and the Mind

2 talks · through 2021
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Daniel Levitin

Neuroscientist & Author | How the Brain Works & Musical Expertise

2 talks · through 2022
Keith Barry

Keith Barry

Brain Hacker & Author | Transforming Mindsets Through Psychological Performance

1 talk · through 2004
Diana Reiss

Diana Reiss

Animal Cognition Researcher | Scientific Innovation

1 talk · through 2013
Kwabena Boahen

Kwabena Boahen

Neuroscientist | Reverse-Engineering the Brain

1 talk · through 2007
Read Montague

Read Montague

Neuroscientist | Mapping the Human Brain

1 talk · through 2012
David Eagleman

David Eagleman

Neuroscientist, Author & Entrepreneur | Exploring the Brain's Untapped Potential

1 talk · through 2015
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