Julia Shaw

Psychological Scientist, Expert on Memory

Biography

Julia Shaw (born 1987) is a renowned psychological scientist at University College London. She is a bestselling author and Co-founder of the start-up Spot that empowers organisations to build a more inclusive and respectful work environment and helps employees report workplace harassment and discrimination.

Julia Shaw earned a master’s degree in Psychology and Law at Maastricht University and received a doctoral degree at the University of British Columbia, Canada, in 2009. Julia’s expertise is in false memories and how prosecution can use “tactics that may lead people to recall crimes that never happened”. She is an expert in the areas of criminal psychology, memory, diversity and AI, her work often appears on TV, radio, online and in print. Julia’s book ‘The Memory Illusion’, published in 2016, was an international bestseller that appeared in 20 languages. In 2018 Julia published her second book ‘Making Evil: The Science Behind Humanity’s Dark Side’, which also became an international bestseller.

Julia’s keynote speeches on memory hacking and AI captivate her audiences worldwide. Her fascinating and inspiring presentations will change the perception on memories and humanity’s dark side.

Julia Shaw is a knowledgeable and passionate communicator. Her expertise and deep knowledge will enthuse the audience.

Topics

Tackling Workplace Harassment
Ethical Blindness
Memory Hacking
Artificial Intelligence
Upgrade your Workplace Culture
Future of Memory / Digital
Identity
Memory Illusion
Making Evil

Languages

Publications

Making Evil: The Science Behind Humanity’s Dark Side (2018)
The Memory Illusion (2016)

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