Vibe Check: AI and Behavioral Science in Silicon Valley
Kristen Berman has worked at the intersection of behavioral science and technology in Silicon Valley for the past decade and a half. What’s her on-the-ground view of where AI is headed?
Evan Nesterak
Evan Nesterak is the editor-in-chief of Behavioral Scientist. He has also served as an editorial consultant on book projects with a number of authors and scientists. Previously, he researched character development at the University of Pennsylvania and he worked with the U.S. Soccer Federation to understand the psychological development of players in their Development Academy. He studied psychology and statistics at Swarthmore College. He lives in Prague, Czech Republic.
Event: Living the Imperfect Life with Oliver Burkeman
In March, we’ll host Oliver Burkeman for a live conversation to discuss what it means to live an imperfect life, and you’re invited.
Inspiration for Your Intentions (and Warding Off Your Anxieties) in the New Year
It’s that time of year again when everything becomes possible. But endless possibilities can also feel more like a shackle than a springboard. Whether you’re starting the year inspired, anxious, or somewhere in between, these articles will help you make progress.
Behavioral Scientist’s Notable Books of 2024
Our list of noteworthy behavioral science books published in 2024.
So, What It’s Like to Be…? A Year of Conversations about Work
Science is valuable because of its capacity to uncover deeper patterns in what we do. But a focus on trends and tendencies can mask the individuals underneath. That’s why Dan Heath’s ‘What It’s Like to Be…’ is so valuable. Each conversation offers an intimate, n = 1 investigation about how someone spends their day.
A Conversation with Simon Johnson about Technology and Prosperity
We speak with Nobel Prize winner Simon Johnson about the relationship between technological progress and prosperity, including how societies have made these choices in the past and what our decisions about the current wave of AI could mean for our future.
Announcing Techno-Visions: A Summer Book Club by Behavioral Scientist
We’re excited to invite you to join a new book club we’re hosting this summer titled “Techno-Visions.”
Behavioral Scientist’s Summer Book List 2024
The summer book list is a chance to peruse a collection of the most compelling behavioral science books published so far this year.
Places Unexpected
Craving adventure after finishing their Ph.D.s in neuroscience, Thomas Andrillon and Chiara Varazzani set off on a round-the-world trek in their 2006 Land Rover Defender, nicknamed Bechamel. But the trip almost didn’t happen. And once they were on the road, they almost didn’t make it back.
Understanding Energy Is Essential to Understanding Ourselves: A Q&A with Michael Muthukrishna (Part 2)
The common constraint for all life is the ability to find and use energy, yet we take it for granted, says Michael Muthukrishna. In his new book, he makes the case that energy should be central in how we understand ourselves and how we design our world.