Why Being Good-ish Is Better Than Being Good: A Conversation With Dolly Chugh
In her new book, Dolly Chugh explains why it’s essential to act upon your values—and the psychology of how to do it effectively.
Books
Designing to Avoid “Ordinary Unethicality”: A Q&A with Yuval Feldman
How can we design laws in ways that don’t invite unethical behavior from ordinary people?
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.
Your Brain Is Neither Computer Nor CEO
The ways we typically talk about the brain lead to a neuro-mythology, one that fails to either advance public understanding or meaningfully answer how the brain and mind work.
Understanding the Biological Mind
We’ve been here before. What are the consequences of imbuing brains with a special mystique?
Democracy From the Sidelines: How U.S. Politics Became a Spectator Sport
The framers of the U.S. Constitution envisioned that political power would favor states and municipalities. Why is the reality so profoundly different?