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.
Psychology
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.
When We Don’t Find Lying Immoral
The political events of the last few years haven’t exactly put truth and politics on better terms.
Help Students Navigate Life’s Transitions With a Mindset GPS
Transitioning to anything new—a job, a relationship, living in a new place—can take time. Feeling uncertain, out of place, and unprepared is common.