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Brock is a Professor and Dame Kate Campbell Fellow in the School of Psychological Sciences at the University of Melbourne. He is trained as a social psychologist and his research seeks to understand the various social and cultural factors that impact decision-making and wellbeing. His work on wellbeing examines why promoting happiness may have a downside, the cultural factors leading to depression, and the importance of embracing negative and painful experiences for achieving happiness. Brock studies ethical decision-making and the motivations behind it in relation to significant social issues, including animal treatment and environmental concerns. He holds a PhD completed in 2007 and has published over 130 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. His research has received more than $3.8 million in funding and has been recognized by various scholarly and popular outlets. Through various platforms, Brock aims to communicate scientific knowledge effectively, including talks at TEDx events and media appearances. His book, 'The Other Side of Happiness,' was published in January 2018.