Deirdre Barrett
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Deirdre Barrett is a psychologist and author who teaches at Harvard Medical School.
Her research focuses on dreams, hypnosis, and imagery, and she has written extensively on evolutionary psychology.
Barrett has held leadership positions in professional organizations, including serving as Past President of The International Association for the Study of Dreams and the American Psychological Association's Society for Psychological Hypnosis.
Her work explores the intersection of human behavior, cognition, and evolutionary adaptations, examining how ancient instincts manifest in modern contexts.
Barrett's expertise in these areas informs her writing on topics such as supernormal stimuli and their impact on contemporary society.
