James Wilk

Oxford philosopher, psychologist and Fellow of the New York Academy of Medicine, his research focuses on studying the nature of change.

Oxford philosopher, psychologist and Fellow of the New York Academy of Medicine, his research focuses on studying the nature of change.

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