How the “Last Disaster Bias” Could Be Skewing Democrat Strategy in the 2020 Election
Is the Biden campaign learning the wrong lessons from Clinton’s failed presidential run in 2016?
Commentary
Daydreaming Might Make You More Creative—But It Depends on What You Daydream About
We all daydream all the time, but not all daydreaming is equal. While most mundane mind wandering won’t prompt inspiration, new research suggests that frequently engaging in certain kinds of daydreams might lead to greater creativity.
Why We’re All Likely Spreading Misinformation, and How to Stop
As the election approaches, it’s essential, and easy, to address this behavioral blind spot.
How Sight—Not Taste, Smell, or Touch—Became the Sense of the Supermarket
When it comes to buying food, sight has usurped all other senses. What are the consequences of relegating smell, taste, and touch to the sidelines?
How Cape Town Used Behavioral Science to Beat Its Water Crisis
Changing behavior was the only choice to address the water shortfall and drought that almost turned the taps off in Cape Town.
To Solve COVID-19, We Need to See It for What It Is: A Configuration Crisis
We have the necessary raw materials to deal with the pandemic—where we fail is in matching skills and resources to the problems they could fix.