How Long to Read The Optimism Bias

By Tali Sharot

How Long Does it Take to Read The Optimism Bias?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 57 minutes to read The Optimism Bias by Tali Sharot

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Psychologists have long been aware that most people maintain an irrationally positive outlook on life—but why? Turns out, we might be hardwired that way. In this absorbing exploration, Tali Sharot—one of the most innovative neuroscientists at work today—demonstrates that optimism may be crucial to human existence. The Optimism Bias explores how the brain generates hope and what happens when it fails; how the brains of optimists and pessimists differ; why we are terrible at predicting what will make us happy; how emotions strengthen our ability to recollect; how anticipation and dread affect...

How long is The Optimism Bias?

The Optimism Bias by Tali Sharot is 288 pages long, and a total of 74,304 words.

This makes it 97% the length of the average book. It also has 91% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Optimism Bias Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 46 minutes to read The Optimism Bias aloud.

What Reading Level is The Optimism Bias?

The Optimism Bias is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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