Molly Crockett
Oxford Neuroscientist | Pioneering Research on Human Morality and Decision Making
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How do humans make moral choices? Dr.
Molly Crockett has dedicated her groundbreaking research to understanding the neural mechanisms behind human ethical decision-making. As an Associate Professor at the University of Oxford and Fellow of Jesus College, she brings rigorous academic insight from her PhD in Experimental Psychology at Cambridge and neuroscience background from UCLA.
Her interdisciplinary work bridging psychology, neuroscience, and economics reveals fascinating insights into human behavior, helping leaders and organizations understand the complex cognitive processes that drive moral judgments and social interactions.
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Beware neuro-bunk
Brains are ubiquitous in modern marketing: Headlines proclaim cheese sandwiches help with decision-making, while a “neuro” drink claims to reduce stress. There’s just one problem, says neuroscientist Molly Crockett: The benefits of these "neuro-enhancements" are not proven scientifically. In this to-the-point talk, Crockett explains the limits of interpreting neuroscientific data, and why we should all be aware of them.
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