The Perfection Trap
This talk will be all about the hidden epidemic of perfectionism in the Western world. Dr. Curran will discuss the overzealous, hypercriticality that germinates in a society that always wants more, and how, while perfectionism ostensibly seeks to improve us, it ultimately leads to hugely negative consequences for our personal wellbeing, performances, and the welfare of our communities at large. If you’ve ever wondered what’s the matter with perfectionism, or why it seems to be the defining characteristic of our tumultuous times, this talk is for you.
Dr. Thomas Curran is a world leading expert on perfectionism, author of the best-selling book The Perfection Trap, and associate professor of psychology at the London School of Economics and Political Science. His TED Talk on perfectionism received over three million views, he has written for major international publications such as TIME magazine and the Harvard Business Review, and his work has been featured in the BBC, New Scientist, New York Times, CNN, and Wall Street Journal.
Location: Centre for Brain Health, Lecture Theatre 101