author : Richard Wisemanfacebook : https://www.facebook.com/Richard-Wiseman-216389545522/RICHARD WISEMAN is based at the University of Hertfordshire in the United Kingdom and has gained an international reputation for research into offbeat areas of psychology, including deception, humor, and luck. He is the author of The Luck Factor, Quirkology, and numerous other books. A passionate advocate for science, Wiseman is well-known for his media appearances, high-profile talks, live demonstrations, and mass-participation studies. Wiseman also regularly acts as a creative consultant for print, broadcast, and new media.He has his own YouTube channel called Quirkology.