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.

Itamar Shatz

My writing has been read by millions of people, and linked from places like:

New York Times
Forbes
TechCrunch
Lifehacker
Harvard Business Review

My websites

Effectiviology

practical psychology and philosophy

Solving Procrastination

why we procrastinate and how to stop

Upcoming book

I’m currently writing a book on Solving Procrastination, which is scheduled for publication with Penguin Random House in late 2026.

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.