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 (56 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
61,014
Power
1,530$
Sentiment
7.92
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Canada 1 5.00 0.04% +0% 38,005,238 16,090 $1,700,000 720$
Honduras 1 9.00 0.06% +0% 9,904,608 6,187 $25,000 16$
Venezuela 1 9.00 0.06% +0% 28,435,943 17,895 $48,000 30$
Uruguay 1 7.00 0.07% +0% 3,473,730 2,278 $54,000 35$
United Kingdom 1 9.00 0.03% +0% 67,886,011 18,264 $2,700,000 726$
Montenegro 1 8.00 0.05% +0% 628,066 300 $5,500 3$
Totals 6 148,333,596 61,014 $4,532,500 1,530$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

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