How Soccer’s Video Assistant Referee (VAR) Influences Belief in Human Referees’ Competence
For referees at this year’s FIFA World Cup, getting it right came at a price.
Psychology
How Would People Behave in Milgram’s Experiment Today?
Half of a century ago, Milgram’s experiments cast doubt on Americans’ sense of moral exceptionalism. Has anything changed the “banality of evil”?
Stop Playing Devil’s Advocate, and Other Advice for Better Decision Making
A conversation with Charlan Nemeth about how we stand to benefit from dissent.
A Behavioral Scientist’s Guide to (Not) Betting on the 2018 World Cup
Fancy a flutter on the World Cup? Here’s the smart way to do it.
Adam Grant: Understanding People Who Aren’t Like You
What insight from behavioral science has most changed how Adam Grant views others?
Want to Debias Hiring? Change What Hiring Managers Focus On
Research on the “decoy effect” reveals one way bias sneaks into hiring decisions. It also suggests a solution.