I help people think and act more effectively.
Hi, I’m Dr. Itamar Shatz.
I write about psychological and philosophical concepts that help people improve their productivity, decision-making, communication, learning, and wellbeing.
My writing is based on extensive research, which focuses on synthesizing actionable insights from recent scientific studies. I try to write in a way that’s practical, accessible. and concise.
My writing is read by over a million people each year, and linked from places like:
My websites
Effectiviology
practical psychology and philosophy
Solving Procrastination
why we procrastinate and how to stop
Research and teaching
I’m an affiliated lecturer at Cambridge University, where I got my PhD. My research and teaching focus on quantitative and computational social science.
Get in touch
Whether you want to invite me as a speaker, discuss working together, ask a question, or anything else, feel free to send me a message.