Julia Shaw

Psychological Scientist, Expert on Artificial Intelligence

Julia Shaw

Psychological Scientist, Expert on Artificial Intelligence

Julia Shaw is the shooting star of psychological science. She is a memory hacker and psychological scientist in the Department of Psychology at University College London and is best known for her work in the area of false memories - memories of things that never actually happened. This is also the topic of her bestselling book “The Memory Illusion: Remembering, Forgetting and the Science of False Memory”. Dr. Julia Shaw is also known for her work in the area of criminal psychology and consults regularly as an expert on legal cases, particularly cases involving historical allegations. Besides her research, she delivers business, legal, military, and police talks on preventing common memory mistakes, and making the most of our faulty memory. She also works with workplaces to ensure best practices for dealing with vulnerable populations. Her work has been featured on TV, radio, in print, and online, including in outlets such as Discovery Channel, BBC, CNN World, Russia Today, New York Magazine, The Times, The Telegraph, NPR, The Daily Mail, Pour le Science, and The Sun. ". She is also a regular contributor to Scientific American.

About Julia Shaw

Julia Shaw is the shooting star of psychological science. She is a memory hacker and psychological scientist in the Department of Psychology at University College London and is best known for her work in the area of false memories - memories of things that never actually happened.

This is also the topic of her bestselling book “The Memory Illusion: Remembering, Forgetting and the Science of False Memory”.

Dr. Julia Shaw is also known for her work in the area of criminal psychology and consults regularly as an expert on legal cases, particularly cases involving historical allegations.

Besides her research, she delivers business, legal, military, and police talks on preventing common memory mistakes, and making the most of our faulty memory. She also works with workplaces to ensure best practices for dealing with vulnerable populations.

Her work has been featured on TV, radio, in print, and online, including in outlets such as Discovery Channel, BBC, CNN World, Russia Today, New York Magazine, The Times, The Telegraph, NPR, The Daily Mail, Pour le Science, and The Sun. ". She is also a regular contributor to Scientific American.

Topics

  • The Memory Illusion: Why you may not be who you think you are
  • Bi: The Hidden Culture, History and Science of Bisexuality
  • Upgrade your workplace culture: Dealing with workplace discrimination and harassment
  • Making Evil: The Curious Science behind Cybercrime, Moral Blindness, and False Memories
  • Make yourself unforgettable: Tricks and tips from a memory hacker
  • How false memories threaten our future: The nostalgia effect in politics and society
  • Digital identity: Why we are constantly reinventing ourselves
  • The Future of Remembering: Artificial Intelligence and Memory

Books

  • Bi: The Hidden Culture, History and Science of Bisexuality, 2022
  • The Memory Illusion: Remembering, Forgetting and the Science of False Memory, 2016