David Robson

David Robson is a science writer specialising in the extremes of the human brain, body and behaviour. After graduating with a degree in mathematics from Cambridge University, he worked as a features editor at New Scientist for five years, before moving to BBC Future as a senior journalist. He is now a full-time freelance writer, with by-lines in the Guardian, the Atlantic, Aeon, the Men’s Health and many more outlets. His first book, The Intelligence Trap – How to Revolutionise Your Thinking and Make Wiser Decisions, was released in the UK and commonwealth on 7 March 2019.