Prof Paul Dolan

Professor of Behavioural Science, LSE.
New book Beliefism out now; podcast Breaking Beliefism, all links -

[Prof Paul Dolan @profpauldolan]

Really enjoyed debating short-termism @BBCRadio4 Moral Maze, particularly discussions on instant vs delayed gratification, pleasure and purpose.
Willpower has been over-stated as a mechanism; design power is far more effective in helping us make better choices. @michaelbuerk @monasiddiqui7 @timothy_stanley @AyoCaesar @jtworr
You can listen to the full episode here -
https://t.co/GLlg709OgV

[Prof Paul Dolan @profpauldolan]

After the West Ham game, I recorded 60 seconds on why we should get rid of VAR. My thoughts haven't changed.

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A really pleasurable and purposeful couple of days with colleagues and friends in Stockholm for the Nordic Happiness Summit. I was delighted to share results of our Happiness Experiment with @FatboySlim

[Prof Paul Dolan @profpauldolan]

Thanks to @IQ_Mag for allowing us to draw attention to the powerful effects that anticipation can have on human connection. Read here - https://t.co/wPcOONLbuv

[Prof Paul Dolan @profpauldolan]

Looking forward to speaking on this panel at @fleetstquarter on 14 May alongside @LeorZmigrod @mariusostrowski and @CathLoveday ...
Tickets have gone on sale, and I'll be signing books afterwards. https://t.co/ozyeoyCoY9

[Prof Paul Dolan @profpauldolan]

And made it on to the news on my favourite radio station, @BBC6Music.

[Prof Paul Dolan @profpauldolan]

It doesn't matter how boring the topic: the benefits of small talk are in the connection and listening. Enjoyed chatting to @leilanathoo @bbcworldservice today - and thinking how we can lower the bar of awkwardness... Listen here https://t.co/QN6GdSOECL
@LSE_PBS @LSEnews

[Prof Paul Dolan @profpauldolan]

Really enjoyed chatting to @rachelburden on @bbc5live Breakfast with @rickedwards1 today about whether small talk is good for our mental health... and I'm still searching for something to say on onions... listen here - https://t.co/8tw9NEUUsl
@LSE_PBS @LSEnews

[Prof Paul Dolan @profpauldolan]

The triple lock is almost certainly not a good way to maximise wellbeing. The problem is that any cuts loom much larger than any gains elsewhere, politically and psychologically. Be interested in hearing thoughts on how to overcome this…

[Rt Hon Steve Baker FRSA 🗽 @SteveBakerFRSA]

@KevinASchofield I will be amazed if the numbers add up and welfare is maximised.

Any views @profpauldolan?

[Prof Paul Dolan @profpauldolan]

As an atheist, I recognise that religion sits at the core of how many people make sense of their lives. We don’t need to force a middle ground but rather to listen to different perspectives to make better collective decisions.

[Rt Hon Steve Baker FRSA 🗽 @SteveBakerFRSA]

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Enjoyed my chat with @KateEMcCann @StigAbell on @TimesRadio about whether we are getting happier - and who is pressing the buttons? We discussed nostalgia - you might not have been as happy as you think.

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And we shouldn't underestimate the importance of social connection as a contributing factor to our happiness. Ask yourself if you have someone you can talk to about stuff. @bbcfivelive @rickedwards1 @therimaahmed

[Prof Paul Dolan @profpauldolan]

Really enjoyed talking to @rickedwards1 @therimaahmed on @bbcfivelive about whether we are happier - and what makes us miserable.

[Prof Paul Dolan @profpauldolan]

And anyone got any good ideas about how we can do more to give up our seat on the Tube? @BBCBreakfast

[Prof Paul Dolan @profpauldolan]

Following my chat with @sallynugent and @jonkay01 on @BBCBreakfast this morning: any thoughts on the baby on board badges on TFL?

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People arriving for my beliefism talk at @oxfordlitfest yesterday. What a venue....

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Delighted to be in such esteemed company for the upcoming @oxfordlitfest

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We join a long list of great people contributing to the book, including Lord Sumption, Baroness Fall, Simon Case, @EmilyThornberry @GiselaStuart @lionelbarber @baroness_susan @AndyHaldane @marinaccwheeler @RowanWInfo @DMiliband

[Prof Paul Dolan @profpauldolan]

If anyone wants to learn lessons from Brexit, the Brexit Effect edited by @AnthonySeldon is a must read. I'm proud to have authored the final chapter with @SteveBakerFRSA. Steve and I have very differing views on Brexit and much else besides but work together for precisely that reason https://t.co/mdxVVElcWN
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