Redefining Wrong in Poker, Politics, and Beyond
Blaming the oddsmakers or the odds themselves assumes that once something happens, it was bound to have happened and anyone who didn’t see it coming was wrong.
Commentary
We Forget That Everything Is Relative
As H. L. Mencken once said, “No one ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of the American public.”
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.
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.”
Why Five and Not Eight? How Round Number Bias Can Reduce Your Nest Egg
Our tendency to prefer round numbers has been observed in stock prices, tips in restaurants, and how much gas we put in our cars. Why are we drawn to round numbers?