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[Michael Platt @MichaelLouisPl1]

Why is everything gambling now? The neurobiology of risk-taking, ecological rationality, and the Wild West of modern tech. @whartonbrain @Wharton @Penn https://t.co/VxGJesEQmH

[Wharton Brain @whartonbrain]

WiN is excited to share our Spring updates!

From recent projects to new collaborations, there is a lot happening across our network, and we are proud to highlight it in our latest newsletter.

Explore our recent and upcoming work here:  https://t.co/T1BX7SSaH4

#WhartonBrain

[Wharton Brain @whartonbrain]

Want to find your peak performance times and improve your workflow?

WiN's latest project in collaboration with Slalom’s HabLab in a recent @whartonknows article explores how aligning work and #chronotype can unlock greater performance.

Read more: https://t.co/bhH4pAQsZJ

[Michael Platt @MichaelLouisPl1]

How to Keep your Brain Healthy in the Age of AI | Meta Self 09 https://t.co/WfDaOxwirr via @YouTube

[Wharton AI & Analytics Initiative @WhartonAIAI]

Wharton AI & Analytics Accelerator applications are open for 2026–27! Priority slots for Student Research Partnerships & nonprofits.
Apply now: https://t.co/vi4FsVY3AM

#WhartonAI

[Wharton Human-AI Research @WhartonHumanAI]

Register today! Wharton Human-AI Research is hosting the AI and the Future of Work Conference — a two-day academic conference exploring how AI is reshaping work & employment. May 20–21, 2026 | Philadelphia, PA

https://t.co/sV7HVEMTZ2
#WhartonHumanAI #FutureOfWork

[Wharton AI & Analytics Initiative @WhartonAIAI]

What if leadership potential shows up long before the first job? New research from @whartonbrain, @Korn_Ferry, and https://t.co/UEDLV2cvSW finds early cognitive signals — like flexibility under pressure — that traditional assessments miss.

🔗 https://t.co/jZbIzwztgR

[Michael Platt @MichaelLouisPl1]

Rethinking Burnout: How High-Impact Performers Protect Brain Health via @forbes https://t.co/cWt1PBp22U

[Wharton Brain @whartonbrain]

Join us for our first #BrainBizLunch of Spring '26 Semester (rescheduled due to inclement weather) on March 2!

We are excited to welcome Roshni Lulla, a #podcaster, #entrepreneur, and PhD candidate in Brain and Cognitive Sciences at USC.

Register here: https://t.co/YzvUPGwSYq

[Wharton Brain @whartonbrain]

AI relies on humans more than we think. In Psychology Today, Wharton Neuroscience Visiting Scholar Cornelia Walther explores how AI mirrors human cognition and why intentional input drives better outcomes. Read more https://t.co/C6dK0PZohH #WhartonAI @Wharton

[Nick Burgraff, PhD @NickBurgraff]

How do we decide what science to trust?

New episode of the Neuro Network with Dr. Michael Platt on attention, communication, and why good science often fails to land in an attention-scarce world.

https://t.co/sYb1qNvXjs

#NeurosciencePodcast #DecisionScience #TrustInScience

[Wharton Brain @whartonbrain]

Join us for our first #BrainBizLunch of Spring '26 Semester on January 27! Roshni Lulla will share her experience as a #podcaster, #entrepreneur, and PhD candidate in Brain and Cognitive Sciences at USC. Don��t forget to register here: https://t.co/wBOUa9BrNn

[Wharton Brain @whartonbrain]

At Penn’s Enduring Literacy Symposium, @MichaelLouisPl1 highlighted how AI can support the literacy crisis by adapting to students’ brain states, reducing overload, and strengthening sequencing. https://t.co/rZSGVgoDUJ

[Knowledge at Wharton @whartonknows]

How can we be sure that our brain, wired for the Stone Age, is optimized to navigate the complexities of an AI-powered world?

In an excerpt from his newly updated book, @WhartonBrain director @MichaelLouisPl1 highlights three essential skills to harness: https://t.co/xbF1r9B0eB

[Michael Platt @MichaelLouisPl1]

Powerful day working with the ⁦⁦@UN⁩ Strategic Planning Network in Geneva! Great people doing impactful work!

[Michael Platt @MichaelLouisPl1]

Booya! https://t.co/yZsLhUtzCg

[Wharton Brain @whartonbrain]

@MichaelLouisPl1 updated & expanded edition of his groundbreaking book, The Leader's Brain, is out now! He reveals how the latest advances in neuroscience, with new insights from AI, are transforming our understanding of effective leadership. https://t.co/hMHKorkY1m

[Wharton Brain @whartonbrain]

On 10/14 @MichaelLouisPl1, Director of @whartonbrain, is speaking at Enduring Literacy in the AI World: From Barriers to Breakthroughs, presented by @StudyFetch at @Penn. Learn how we can promote and preserve literacy in the digital age.

Virtual tickets: https://t.co/XjJ1RlrGBx

[Wharton Brain @whartonbrain]

Tomorrow is our first #BrainBizLunch of the Fall '25 Semester and you won't want to miss it! We'll have Allen Weinberg presenting about how #Neuroscience has changed his personal and professional lives. Make sure to register here: https://t.co/NUHRar5wgP

[Wharton Brain @whartonbrain]

Today the @PennMindCORE Summer Fellows gave their final poster presentations and as per usual, they were amazing! Congrats to Ryka Chandra (WiN), Fiona Shen (Platt Labs), and Malika Tillaeva (Kable Labs) on all your hard work! Cannot wait to see what you do next! #MindCORE #UPenn