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Nicholas Epley

perspective-taking; Mindwise.

Professor of Behavioural Science at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. His research examines the accuracy of social perception, finding that people systematically misjudge others' thoughts and feelings. His book Mindwise (2014) translates this work for general audiences, challenging the assumption that humans are natural mind-readers.

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10 May 2026
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