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What’s Wrong with Moral Foundations Theory, and How to get Moral Psychology Right
Moral Foundations Theory has theoretical and empirical weaknesses argues Oliver Scott Curry. He proposes a new theory of morality.
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The Hidden Costs of Reminders
Research in partnership with one of the largest charities in Denmark sheds light on why reminders can backfire.
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How Misinformation Can Spread Among Scientists
In the mid-19th century, Ignaz Semmelweis knew hand-washing could save lives. But he didn’t know a strong social network could thwart good evidence.
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The Passion Paradox: A Conversation with Brad Stulberg
Finding, following, or fostering your passion isn’t as easy as it seems.
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Neoliberalism After Behavioral Economics
Does behavioral economics refute—or merely change—the neoliberal agenda?
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How Better Urban Planning Can Improve Gender Equality
In the mid-1990s, public officials in Vienna found something surprising when they studied who was using their public parks.
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What Do Engineers and Behavioral Scientists Have to Learn From Each Other?
Behavioral science training is a necessary adaptation in the evolution of engineering. And those applying behavioral science could learn from engineering’s history of putting science to work.
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Venture Capitalists Are Using the Wrong Tools to Improve Gender Diversity
It is time for venture capitalists to stop trying to change hearts and minds and start redesigning their firms.
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Defaults Are Not the Same by Default
A new meta-analysis reveals when and where one of behavioral science’s most successful nudges works best (or not at all).
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Who Cares About the Environment?
New research reveals that the general public is largely under the (incorrect) impression that whites are more concerned than nonwhites about environmental issues.
