To what extent can knowledge be simplified to make it accessible to everyone without distorting its essence and scientific rigor? Is it possible to convey scientific truth without compromising it through excessive simplification? At what point does synthesis become an obstacle to knowledge transmission?
During this seminar, led by Mathieu Rouault, a science journalist at Grand Labo, Albert Moukheiber, a neuroscientist and clinical psychologist, provided valuable insights on these questions. Speaking as part of the inaugural scientific days at C2N, he shared his expertise on the workings of the human brain, cognitive biases, and the psychological mechanisms influencing our perceptions and behaviors.
Having worked for ten years at the Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, focusing on anxiety disorders and resilience, he has been in private practice for the past six years. He also teaches clinical psychology and psychopathology at the University of Paris 8.
In parallel, with fellow researchers, he co-founded Chiasma, an organization focused on critical thinking and mental flexibility, particularly exploring how we form opinions and how these influence our decision-making processes. Albert Moukheiber is also a speaker, presenting in companies to share the latest scientific insights on our cognition and behaviors, as well as their impact on our daily lives.
Albert Moukheiber is the author of Votre Cerveau vous joue des tours and Neuromania (Allary Editions).