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The Expectation Effect is David Robson's book about the remarkable science of our mindset, and how your brain can change your world for the better.

In this episode David asks whether our minds can affect our waistlines.

David Robson has worked at The New Scientist and ´óÏó´«Ã½ Future. His writing has also appeared in the Guardian, the Atlantic, Aeon, Men’s Health and many more outlets. In 2021, David received awards from the Association of British Science Writers and the UK Medical Journalists’ Association for his writing on misinformation and risk communication during the COVID pandemic. David’s first book, The Intelligence Trap, was published in 2019.

Written and read by David Robson
Abridged by Richard Hamilton
Produced by Anne Isger
A ´óÏó´«Ã½ Books Production