Victoria Amo

I am a Ph.D. student at the Rationality Enhancement Group in the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems. Previously, I studied Cognitive Science at the University of Osnabrück. I am particularly interested in understanding the connection between metacognitive processes, inner autonomy, and self-improvement.  The goal of my Ph.D. project is to develop tools and methods to help people design the best version of themselves and embody it in everyday life.  My approach frames self-improvement in the context of eudaimonic living and psychological well-being. Therefore, people design their best-self by getting in touch with their intrinsic values and the essential skills they will need (e.g., metacognitive and emotional) to embody this version. My research builds on existing clinical psychology interventions, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Restructuring.