
Being alone with your thoughts is a skill you can practise
People go to extreme lengths to avoid time with their own thoughts. We’ve found some ways to make it more pleasurable
by Rémy Furrer
Remy Furrer, PhD, is a behavioral scientist and bioethics researcher, currently working as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital’s Department of Neurosurgery. Specializing in experimental research methods, design principles, and behavioral science, he uses randomized experiments and surveys to tackle complex ethical challenges and biases in medical decision-making. With a PhD in psychology, Remy’s postdoctoral research investigates the ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) of emerging genomics and neurotechnologies. He explores how perceptions of genomics and neurotechnologies shape individuals’ self-concept and health behaviors. Driven by a commitment to ethical science communication, Remy strives to develop human-centered design approaches that present complex health information with clarity and transparency.