Lutz Jäncke is one of the most renowned neuroscientists in the German-speaking world. As Professor of Neuropsychology at the University of Zurich, he has dedicated his life to researching the human brain.
His special talent lies in decoding highly complex neural processes in a way that makes them tangible and useful for everyday life. With his sharp yet humorous approach, he reveals how our thinking organ “tricks” us on a daily basis.
Lutz Jäncke combines hard scientific facts with deep human insight: he explains why our brain is not an objective video recorder but a creative news generator that creates its own reality. He challenges us to question our perception and actively use the plasticity of our brain – its lifelong ability to change.
In his keynote, Lutz Jäncke speaks about the fascinating phenomenon of why our expectations often have a stronger effect on us than bare facts, and how we can use this knowledge to make more confident decisions.
– Lutz Jäncke
Full Professor of Neuropsychology at the University of Zurich and one of the most cited researchers in his field.
Pioneer in researching brain plasticity – how learning and experience physically change our neural hardware.
Author of numerous bestsellers, including “Is the Brain Rational?” and “From the Stone Age to the Internet”.
Experience Prof. Dr. Lutz Jäncke live at the Hypnosis Congress 2026