Breaking the Silence: Can Behavioral Science Confront Structural Racism?
For too long, the field has confused its limitations with powerlessness.
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India’s Digital Samaritans: Can Social Media Be a Force for Good?
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To Kickstart a New Behavior, Copy and Paste
We have a tendency to think other people know the same things we do, which means we often miss out on a great strategy for behavior change.
How “Social Penumbras” Explain Shifts in Attitudes Toward Different Social Groups
Why have some groups fighting for acceptance been successful while others have not? It’s about who you know and how many know you.