Simple Heuristics That Make Algorithms Smart
Although simple heuristics often yield “biased” decisions, they can deliver a better answers. What might this mean for today’s complex algorithms?
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The Case for Handgun Waiting Periods
A mandatory waiting period before buying a handgun actually enjoys widespread support. What’s more, behavioral science backs it up too.
The $2 Million Urinal: Why Hard Work Doesn’t Cut It
The art world is a wonderful illustration of the First Law of Success. (Hint: It’s not talent or hard work.)
A Tale of Two Systems: 19th Century Behavioral Insights From Poe, Austen, and Dickens
Literature can open up a wider range of examples that illustrate core behavioral science principles.
A Tale of Two Systems: What Can Behavioral Science Learn From Literature?
Behavioral scientists take pride in the interdisciplinary nature of our research, yet we rarely draw on accounts of human nature generated outside of the social sciences.
Knowing When Tech Does (and Doesn’t) Promote Positive Relationships
Could teenagers actually be getting something meaningful and real out of all that texting?