Helen Pearson
Chief Science Correspondent | The Economist | Behavioral Science and Trends
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Helen Pearson is the Chief Science Correspondent at The Economist, where she covers the latest developments in behavioral science, psychology, and emerging technology trends. With over a decade of experience reporting on the social sciences, Pearson brings a data-driven, story-driven approach to complex topics.
Her TED talk 'The Life-Long Effects of Early Childhood Adversity' has reached over 1 million views, showcasing her ability to translate academic research into actionable insights for a general audience. Pearson's keynotes empower leaders to apply behavioral science principles to drive business strategy, innovation, and positive social change.
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Lessons from the longest study on human development
For the past 70 years, scientists in Britain have been studying thousands of children through their lives to find out why some end up happy and healthy while others struggle. It's the longest-running study of human development in the world, and it's produced some of the best-studied people on the planet while changing the way we live, learn and parent. Reviewing this remarkable research, science journalist Helen Pearson shares some important findings and simple truths about life and good parenting.
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