About me.
I am a neuroscientist...
I studied biochemistry in Tübingen until 2008, focusing on neuroscience topics as early as my diploma thesis. Thanks to a doctoral scholarship from the Gemeinnützige Hertie Foundation, I began my PhD at the Hertie Institute for Clinical Brain Research in Tübingen in 2008, later completing it at the Institute of Physiological Chemistry at the University of Ulm. In September 2012, I received my doctorate in Neuroscience from the Graduate School of Cellular & Molecular Neuroscience in Tübingen.
In addition, I completed my International Diploma in Project Management at the University of California, Berkeley, in the spring of 2013. Until the end of 2013, I worked with start-ups in the San Francisco Bay Area, helping them innovate by using the brain’s strategies for smarter thinking.
...give talks
I’ve probably been giving talks since I could speak. For me, it’s always about connecting engaging content with real value.
After all, neuroscience is a complex field—but fortunately, you don’t need to speak in a complicated way to explain it. In my presentations, I take you on a journey through unconventional perspectives, groundbreaking insights, and unexpected ``aha`` moments. I tackle some of the most fascinating topics of our time:
How we come up with great ideas.
How we solve problems in new ways.
And whether the human brain will continue to surpass artificial intelligence in the future.
...write books
Giving talks is great, but sometimes people want to dive deeper. I’m happy to fulfill that curiosity by writing in a way that’s both entertaining and insightful, exploring the fascinating world of human thought.
Several of my books have been bestsellers and translated into seven languages.
In my book Scatterbrain, I explore human thinking from an unusual perspective: Why it’s the flaws in our thinking that set us apart from uncreative machines, how we can turn the brain’s weaknesses into strengths, and why we should be grateful that our brains aren’t perfect.
...and bring fascinating science to the public.
Science is meant for everyone. That’s why it needs to be explained in a way that anyone can understand.
In podcasts, interviews, on TV, or radio, I share fascinating insights into the world of human thought—highlighting counterintuitive solutions and unconventional ideas.
LinkedIn is my main social media network.
Each week, you’ll discover an interesting insight – one that offers a new perspective.
