Why Behavioral Scientists Need to Think Harder About the Future
Thinking carefully and creatively about the distant future can sharpen our thinking about the present, even if what we imagine never comes to pass.
Culture
The $2 Million Urinal: Why Hard Work Doesn’t Cut It
The art world is a wonderful illustration of the First Law of Success. (Hint: It’s not talent or hard work.)
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.
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.
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.