What the “Bias of Crowds” Phenomenon Means for Corporate Diversity Efforts
Despite widespread recognition that diversity in the workplace yields tangible benefits, the long-promised diversity revolution has stalled.
Psychology
Everything Is Timing
We are temporal creatures. We live in a temporal environment—we’re always moving through time. Being awake to those forces can help us work smarter and live better.
Was 2017 the Worst Year Ever? It Depends on When You’re Asked
Last year had its good moments, but so many were bad that 2017 was dubbed “The Year of the Dumpster Fire.”
What to Do When Algorithms Rule
Is our reluctance to have our decisions and actions replaced by automated systems warranted?
The “Reasonable” Way to Respond to Being Sexually Harassed
In the cascade of sexual-harassment allegations now coming to light, a central question has emerged: Why did so few speak up before?
The Praise Paradox
Does praise actually raise children’s self-esteem and motivation? Research shows that it depends on how we phrase our praise.