Daniel M. Wegner

Daniel M. Wegner was a prominent American social psychologist renowned for his work on thought suppression, transactive memory, and the illusion of conscious will. Born on June 28, 1948, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, he earned his Ph.D. in psychology from Michigan State University in 1974. Wegner was a professor at Harvard University and a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. His research explored how people think and feel about their own and others' actions, contributing significantly to the understanding of human consciousness and interpersonal relationships. Wegner's work has been influential in psychology, shaping theories about how mental processes influence social behavior and subjective experience. He passed away on July 5, 2013, but his legacy continues through his extensive publications and the ongoing relevance of his theories in psychological science.

Books

U / How Free Will Works / Lieberman