Cam’s Reads: I’m Not Listening…To Me
Five articles for your reading pleasure, on topics including the banality of the phrase banality of evil, why office snacks are an issue, how to quantify awe, and more.
Culture
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.
Cam’s Reads: Dismay, Courage, and Sensory Feasts
In the second installment of “Cam’s Reads,” four pieces help us expand beyond our usual behavioral-science buffet.
Cam’s Reads: Making Friends, Gaydar Software, and More
From long reads to amusing morsels, these are the pieces that kept me thinking.
How Soccer’s Video Assistant Referee (VAR) Influences Belief in Human Referees’ Competence
For referees at this year’s FIFA World Cup, getting it right came at a price.
Drinking, Fast and Slow: A Behavioral Scientist’s Guide To Summer Cocktails
Here’s a handy guide to six of our favorite cocktails drawing on a deep understanding of the behavioral science literature.