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Daniel Yon
@danieljamesyon.bsky.social
Psychologist and neuroscientist. Studying how we perceive, act and decide

Reader (Associate Professor) - Birkbeck, University of London

https://psyc.bbk.ac.uk/uncertainty/
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It's out! Such a wonderful evening celebrating the launch of A TRICK OF THE MIND at Pushkin House. So lovely to see so many, and to be able to thank everybody who made my first book happen. Thank you!

Available in all good bookshops now!

www.penguin.co.uk/books/451515...
Snowy Second Day in Oxford.
January 6, 2026 at 9:43 AM
Facebook activates same brain regions as cocaine: www.telegraph.co.uk/news/1216146...
January 6, 2026 at 9:29 AM
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I've got a fully-funded PhD studentship open at @birkbeckpsychology.bsky.social, investigating social learning about metacognition & awareness, w/ behavioural studies & neuroimaging (fMRI) - thanks to @leverhulme.ac.uk

More details here: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPV831/p...

#cogsci #neuroskyence
PhD Studentship: Social Learning of Metacognition and Awareness at Birkbeck, University of London
jobs.ac.uk now advertising a PhD Studentship: Social Learning of Metacognition and Awareness Visit jobs.ac.uk to apply and to browse more PhD opportunities.
www.jobs.ac.uk
December 16, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Delighted to be among the Publishers Weekly picks from 2025 !

Thanks @publisherswkly.bsky.social !
December 20, 2025 at 2:28 PM
ECR looking for a change in the New Year?

We are recruiting a new Lecturer in Psychology at @birkbeckpsychology.bsky.social !

If you’d like to talk about life in the Department, please do feel free to get in touch.

Deadline 8th Feb - More details below 👇

cis7.bbk.ac.uk/vacancy/lect...
Lecturer in Psychology (2303) - Birkbeck, University of London
Birkbeck
cis7.bbk.ac.uk
December 19, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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Wrapping up an incredible three months at @wutsaiyale.bsky.social 👋 time flies when you're having a good time

Thank you @philcorlett.bsky.social for having me in the lab and to the @exppsychsoc.bsky.social for funding this visit!
December 18, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Congratulations Peter!
December 16, 2025 at 7:48 PM
NB: The post must be taken up in Autumn 2026, and must be awarded to a 'Home' student: which incl. British citizens, Settled Status & Refugees (among others). If you are not a British Citizen, and you are unsure whether you would be a 'Home' or 'International' pls do get in touch before applying.
December 16, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Deadline for applications: 22nd February 2026

Happy to answer any questions via email to [email protected]
December 16, 2025 at 7:11 PM
I've got a fully-funded PhD studentship open at @birkbeckpsychology.bsky.social, investigating social learning about metacognition & awareness, w/ behavioural studies & neuroimaging (fMRI) - thanks to @leverhulme.ac.uk

More details here: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPV831/p...

#cogsci #neuroskyence
PhD Studentship: Social Learning of Metacognition and Awareness at Birkbeck, University of London
jobs.ac.uk now advertising a PhD Studentship: Social Learning of Metacognition and Awareness Visit jobs.ac.uk to apply and to browse more PhD opportunities.
www.jobs.ac.uk
December 16, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Thank you!
December 11, 2025 at 9:49 PM
That’s so kind of you, Thomas! I’m really pleased you enjoyed it.
December 11, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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Next Wednesday Dec 10th, we are excited to have Dr @danieljamesyon.bsky.social join us for our last session of the year. Dr Yon will tell us about how our interactions with others alter metacognitive states of mind. Full details on our website (surl.li/mqtofs). All are welcome in person!
December 5, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Looking forward to it!
December 2, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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Last Consciousness Club of term tomorrow, Wed 3rd Dec 11am-1230pm UK time

Daniel Yon @danieljamesyon.bsky.social will be telling us about “The private life of public confidence”

Looking forward to it!

All welcome- for more info see metacoglab.org/consciousnes...
December 2, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Thanks so much, David! I’m pleased you’ve enjoyed it
November 9, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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Excellent book on the predicting mind.
It's out! Such a wonderful evening celebrating the launch of A TRICK OF THE MIND at Pushkin House. So lovely to see so many, and to be able to thank everybody who made my first book happen. Thank you!

Available in all good bookshops now!

www.penguin.co.uk/books/451515...
November 9, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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I finally gave my Professorial Inaugural Lecture. A great night with friends, family, & colleagues, & sharing the stage with a good friend @cmcgettigan.bsky.social🥂

Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsTG... Bookmarks flag both my lecture and
@celiaheyes.bsky.social’s (far more entertaining!) intro
McGettigan and Press Inaugural Professorial Lectures 2025
YouTube video by UCL PALS
www.youtube.com
November 2, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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Bad photos of an extraordinary weekend at #NewScientistLive.

1. @anjanakhatwa.bsky.social, @danieljamesyon.bsky.social and @chamkaurghag.bsky.social tell @rowhoop.bsky.social and myself all about their fascinating research on a special live episode of The World, The Universe & Us (on feeds soon).
October 20, 2025 at 9:02 AM
How does the brain invent your reality? Great to be speaking at New Scientist Live this weekend - and signing a few copies of the book! 🧠 🍎

Thanks @newscientist.com and @waterstones.bsky.social
October 19, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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Next in line in our super cool Psychological Sciences Seminar Series:
🎤 Jim A.C. Everett from University of Kent
🗓 Wed 22 Oct, 1–2 pm
📍 Room 612, Malet Street, + online via Teams

@birkbeckpsychology.bsky.social @jimaceverett.bsky.social
October 16, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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Next in line in our Psychological Sciences Seminar Series:
🎤 Connor Keating
🗓 Wed 15 Oct, 1–2 pm
📍 Room 612, Malet Street, + online via Teams

@connortkeating.bsky.social @birkbeckpsychology.bsky.social
October 10, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Thank you, Martijon! That’s really kind. And I’m really pleased you’ve enjoyed it.
October 10, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Next week for all you South East Londoners! 👇
Looking forward to being in conversation with Stacey Humphries about A TRICK OF THE MIND - next month at Waterstones Greenwich.

Tickets available here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/in-convers...

@waterstones.bsky.social
October 10, 2025 at 9:47 AM