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Cooperators, Crusaders, and the Complicit: The Trinity of Religious Moral Character
Psychologists have long wondered whether religion makes us more or less moral. The answer is more complicated than it might seem.
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To Scale Behavior Change: Target Early Adopters, Then Leverage Social Proof and Social Pressure
How do you change behavior when the stakes are high and rewards uncertain? For a group fostering sustainable farming in Colombia, the key was understanding who was resistant and why, then tapping into social proof and social pressure at the right times.
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How to Date Like a Game Theorist
What does online dating look like through the eyes of a game theorist? And could knowing a bit of game theory help you find “the one”?
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Most Read Articles of 2020
Take a moment to dive into the pieces your fellow behavioral science enthusiasts read most this year.
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Behavioral Scientist’s Notable Books of 2020
Our list of noteworthy behavioral science books published in 2020 (with a peek at what’s coming in early 2021).
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“Your Ideas Are Not Your Identity”: Adam Grant on How to Get Better at Changing Your Mind
In his latest book, “Think Again”, Adam Grant investigates why we struggle to update our ideas and opinions and how we can get better at it.
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A New Way to Inoculate People Against Misinformation
A new set of online games holds promise for helping identify and prevent harmful misinformation from going viral.
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What Is the Future of Design and Behavioral Science? A Conversation with Cliff Kuang
Behavioral science and design both try to solve problems and imagine new possibilities. Though the fields are intersecting more and more, we’ve only just scratched the surface.
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How to Channel Your Mind’s Inner Chatter
Our inner voice functions well much of the time, but it can also lead to chatter—the cyclical negative thoughts and emotions that turn introspection into a curse. Here are strategies for breaking that cycle, both in yourself and when supporting others.
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Mastering Modern Love: Logan Ury on Building Better Relationships through Behavioral Science
Dating in the twenty-first century isn’t easy. Logan Ury, head of relationship science at Hinge, is here to help. She’s written a new book on how behavioral science can help you find and keep love.
