Does the Gambler’s Fallacy Appear in Real-World, High-Stakes Decision Making?
Sitting in the waiting room at the dentist’s office, you feel some spare change clang around in your pocket.
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Infans economicus: Is There Something Disturbing About How Babies Respond to Incentives?
“The disturbing thing scientists learned when they bribed babies with graham crackers” read a Washington Post headline. Ready to be disturbed with the best of them, I read on.
Can We Nudge Parents to Read to Their Kids?
In an increasingly busy world, many parents have a hard time regularly engaging with their kids.
People Favor Naturals Over Strivers—Even Though They Say Otherwise
Our society is deeply conflicted about the source of excellence. On one hand, we are fascinated with child prodigies. On the other hand, we love a good “overcoming adversity” story.
Does Culture Shape Our Underlying Tendencies Toward Dishonesty?
The world is full of grays: good people sometimes break the rules. Behaving dishonestly has its rewards.
Are Nudges Good? Prove It!
How can we be sure the positives of nudging outweigh the negatives?