Loss and Renewal
Maya's journey from a promising violinist to a cognitive scientist highlights the transformative power of unexpected life changes. After an injury derailed her music career, she discovered a passion for understanding the mind, leading her to a PhD and a desire to apply behavioral science to public policy. Inspired by a simple yet impactful reform in school lunch programs, she realized the potential of research to make a difference in people's lives.In this clip
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What was Dr. Maya Shankar's background and formation as discussed in the episode Cognitive Scientist Dr. Maya Shankar on the Power of Change and Habit Formation and the clip Identity and Discovery?
What was Dr. Maya Shankar's formation?
What was Dr. Maya Shankar's formation in the episode Cognitive Scientist Dr. Maya Shankar on the Power of Change and Habit Formation and the clip Identity and Discovery?