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Professor Joel Pearson is a scientist driven by discovery—radical discovery. Unlike many in the field, he is equally fascinated by possibilities as by proof, believing that questions can be more valuable than answers and that imagination is a powerful catalyst for progress. His work explores how discovery can inspire, improve lives, and unlock human potential—alleviating suffering, optimising performance, strengthening decision-making, and expanding creativity.
Coming from a creative background, Professor Pearson holds a PhD in neuroscience and has also trained in art, blending the rigor of scientific study with a creative mindset. He thrives at the edge of knowledge, exploring the uncomfortable and the unknown. His research focuses on human consciousness, imagination, emotion, intuition, creativity, decision-making, memory, visual illusions, and mental imagery. Recognised as the world’s leading authority on aphantasia, Professor Pearson develops innovative methods to measure and map phenomena often considered unquantifiable, using first-principles approaches to uncover fundamental truths.
He champions agile science—applying creativity to the dogma of science, liberating study from the lab, and exploring practical applications across business, industry, and the creative sector. Through this approach, he works with people, communities, brands, studios, and start-ups to harness knowledge of human consciousness in real-world contexts, producing outcomes that illuminate new possibilities.
Ultimately, Professor Joel Pearson’s mission is to unlock the potential of the human mind to inspire, innovate, and improve lives. Agile science is about making the impossible possible, and using discovery to shape a better present and future.
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