Ed O’Brien

Ed O’Brien

academic United Kingdom

Ed O’Brien is an associate professor of behavioral science at the University of Chicago. His research focuses on how repeated experiences can yield new insights and enjoyment, as evidenced by studies like the popcorn-chopstick experiment. O’Brien advocates for finding excitement in familiar activities, suggesting that returning to cherished experiences can reveal overlooked joys.

Born on Apr 15, 1968 (57 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
11,805
Power
191$
Sentiment
8.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Portugal 1 8.00 0.08% +0% 10,196,709 7,948 $240,000 187$
Ireland 1 8.00 0.08% +0% 5,030,000 3,857 $5,100 4$
Totals 2 15,226,709 11,805 $245,100 191$
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Recent Mentions

Portugal Portugal: Ed O'Brien is the author of the study and an associate professor of behavioral science at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. 8

Público: Porque adiamos o que nos faz felizes — e como parar | Psicologia

Montenegro Montenegro: Ed O'Brien, a member of Radiohead, is also featured in the protest album against the changes in copyright legislation. 8

Vijesti – largest independent Montenegrin daily, est. 1997: Tihim albumom u borbu protiv AI

Uruguay Uruguay: Ed O'Brien from Radiohead is among the artists supporting the album. 7

El Observador: ¿Esto es lo que queremos?

Canada Canada: Ed O’Brien, an associate professor of behavioural science at the University of Chicago and co-author of the popcorn-chopstick study. 5

The Globe and Mail: The tried and tested way to stay happy: small doses of spontaneity