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.”
Commentary
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?
Sudden-Death Aversion
Seconds left on the clock and a decision to make: Do you kick a field and head to overtime or risk a two-point conversion for the immediate win?
What to Do When Algorithms Rule
Is our reluctance to have our decisions and actions replaced by automated systems warranted?
Can “Nudge Units” Help Build Better Health Systems?
Seemingly overnight, the University of Pennsylvania health system went from prescribing 75 percent generic medications to 98 percent. What changed?
The “Reasonable” Way to Respond to Being Sexually Harassed
In the cascade of sexual-harassment allegations now coming to light, a central question has emerged: Why did so few speak up before?