What does it mean to be an accidental activist? A year ago, psychological and memory scientist at UCL, Dr Julia Shaw, came to TEDxLondon to tell us...
About the author
Dr Julia Shaw is a criminal psychologist who applies social science to some of the biggest issues of our time. She is a regular presenter of TV and audio programmes, including multiple series with the BBC. She is known for blending true crime storytelling with insights from scientific research. She is a bestselling author and has written four books. In 2025 she released her book, Green Crime: Inside the minds of the people destroying the planet and how to stop them. In Green Crime she profiles the perpetrators of six of the biggest environmental crimes in history, using insider interviews with the investigators who cracked each case.
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