The magic and illusions of scientific research

What was covered in the lecture?

• A brief overview of tricks, optical illusions, and failures in estimating probabilities and values during the decision-making process, followed by an outline of methods science uses to correct these handicaps.
• Traps and pitfalls that even experienced scientists often fall into

Who is Cyril Höschl?

Cyril Höschl, a Czech psychiatrist and science popularizer, is the director of the National Institute of Mental Health and the author of more than 200 professional articles, books, and textbooks. He regularly contributes to the weekly magazine Reflex. He has received dozens of awards, including the Order of the Laurel for lifetime achievement and popularization of psychiatry. Students and acquaintances constantly urge him to run for president of the Czech Republic, but he stubbornly refuses.