The Passion Economy: A Conversation with Adam Davidson
How to navigate a new economy where developing your passion can be a path to success.
Conversations
What Happens to People and Businesses When Cash Transfers Scale?
A decade ago, giving money directly to those in poverty was seen as a radical idea. Today, that perception is shifting. But there are still unanswered questions about the effects of cash transfers when used at scale.
The False Promises of Green Materialism
Buying less, and not buying green, is associated with greater well-being and lower psychological distress.
Intro to Happiness: Yale Professor Laurie Santos Brings Popular Course to Podcast
Laurie Santos’s evidence-based lessons on becoming happier have moved from the lecture hall to the airwaves.
Forget the Robot Apocalypse, Focus on Building More Useful AI: A Q&A with Gary Marcus
Buzzy headlines cloud our understanding of how advanced AI really is. We should stop focusing on apocalyptic scenarios, says cognitive scientist Gary Marcus, and start making AI more useful.
Good Habits, Bad Habits: A Conversation with Wendy Wood
Early in her career, psychologist Wendy Wood noticed a trend: many of her colleagues struggled to get things done. Intelligence, talent, and motivation didn’t seem to suffice. She set out to discover why.