How Much Does Our Language Determine Behavior?
In his latest book, David Shariatmadari explores how the language we speak impacts the way we see the world, and our behavior in it.
January 23rd, 2020
culture
September 09th, 2019
Understanding Cultural Differences Around Social Norms
Research on tight and loose cultures helps reveal why societies differ on concepts like openness and order.
March 05th, 2019
How Contemporary Art Fuels This Company’s Vision
A successful vision transforms more than a company’s culture.
January 17th, 2019
Tight and Loose Cultures: A Conversation with Michele Gelfand
Life can look quite different when a culture’s enforcement of norms is tight or loose.
December 04th, 2018
A Tale of Two Systems: 19th Century Behavioral Insights From Poe, Austen, and Dickens
Literature can open up a wider range of examples that illustrate core behavioral science principles.
November 27th, 2018
A Tale of Two Systems: What Can Behavioral Science Learn From Literature?
Behavioral scientists take pride in the interdisciplinary nature of our research, yet we rarely draw on accounts of human nature generated outside of the social sciences.
July 24th, 2018
How Would People Behave in Milgram’s Experiment Today?
Half of a century ago, Milgram’s experiments cast doubt on Americans’ sense of moral exceptionalism. Has anything changed the “banality of evil”?
June 22nd, 2018
How Not to “Take Up Space” While Taking Up Space
When a non-minority enters a minority space, such as a straight patron at a Pride parade or in a gay bar, where is the line between intruder and guest?
December 04th, 2017
Do You See What I See? The Importance of Men as Allies
Men are more effective at combating sexism, and they and incur fewer costs for it than women. Why don’t they speak up?
August 30th, 2017
Piyush Tantia: The Importance of Context
When designing behavioral interventions, don’t forget about the critical “what” step.
