Read Montague Biography

Read Montague is an American neuroscientist and popular science author. He is the director of the Human Neuroimaging Laboratory and the Computational Psychiatry Unit at the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute. He is also a professor of physics at Virginia Tech and a professor of psychiatry and behavioral medicine at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. Montague's research focuses on computational neuroscience and how the human brain makes decisions, especially in social contexts. He has also explored the neuroscience of addiction, schizophrenia, and other mental disorders. His work has been published in numerous scientific journals and featured in popular media outlets such as NPR, The New York Times, and TED Talks. In addition to his academic work, Montague is the author of the popular science book "Why Choose This Book?: How We Make Decisions." He explores the science behind decision-making in this book, drawing on his research. That of others provides insights into how we can make better decisions in our personal and professional lives. Montague has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to the field of neuroscience, including being elected as a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and received the 2019 Warren Medal from the Society of Experimental Psychologists. He continues to conduct research, write, and speak on the topics of neuroscience, decision-making, and mental health.

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