The $2 Million Urinal: Why Hard Work Doesn’t Cut It
The art world is a wonderful illustration of the First Law of Success. (Hint: It’s not talent or hard work.)
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A Tale of Two Systems: 19th Century Behavioral Insights From Poe, Austen, and Dickens
Literature can open up a wider range of examples that illustrate core behavioral science principles.
Cam’s Reads: I’m Not Listening…To Me
Five articles for your reading pleasure, on topics including the banality of the phrase banality of evil, why office snacks are an issue, how to quantify awe, and more.
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A Tale of Two Systems: What Can Behavioral Science Learn From Literature?
Behavioral scientists take pride in the interdisciplinary nature of our research, yet we rarely draw on accounts of human nature generated outside of the social sciences.
A Fresh Approach to Understanding Sexual Assault: A Conversation with Betsy Levy Paluck
The stories we tell about sexual assault—the lone, serial predator—oversimplifies the truth and obscures the solution. Betsy Levy Paluck is one of the researchers trying to tell a more accurate story.
Research Lead: The Illusion That’s Impossible to Shake, a 21st Century Trolley Problem, and More
We are excited to introduce a new feature, the Research Lead. Each month, we will highlight a handful of academic papers that we find interesting and important.
Knowing When Tech Does (and Doesn’t) Promote Positive Relationships
Could teenagers actually be getting something meaningful and real out of all that texting?
What’s in a Name? The Role of Expectations, and Reality, in Our Judgements
When marketers set expectations that are too great (or not great enough) they can run into trouble.
What Voting and Flu Shots Have in Common
Most of us agree that voting and getting a flu shot are good and important. Despite that, most of us don’t do them.
Building a Culture of Voting Through Choice Architecture
Companies, government entities, and nonprofits could—and should—design nonpartisan tools to build a culture of voting.
Cam’s Reads: Dismay, Courage, and Sensory Feasts
In the second installment of “Cam’s Reads,” four pieces help us expand beyond our usual behavioral-science buffet.
