Special Collection: Examining the Intersection of Behavioral Science and Advocacy
What is the role of scientists in a changing world—should they be impartial investigators, active advocates, something in between?
Science
Latest Stories
Are Repeat Nudges Effective? For Tardy Tax Filers, It Seems So
We don’t have a great understanding of how long nudges last or how effective they are if repeated. An experimental tax-paying prompt aimed at organizations provides new insight into these questions.
A Conversation with Daniel Kahneman About “Noise”
Ten years on from “Thinking Fast and Slow”, Kahneman is back with a new book, “Noise”, that will again have you questioning what you thought you knew about making decisions.
Older Stories
Research Lead: Groups Are Only As Smart as Their Cockiest Member, Nudging Versus Boosting, Saying Bye to the DSM? and More
The Research Lead is a monthly digest connecting you to noteworthy academic and applied research from around the behavioral sciences. Here are our picks for May 2021.
Speaking with Katy Milkman about “How to Change”
A conversation with Katy Milkman on what her new book can teach us about how to change our behaviors once and for all.
“Just Following Orders” Doesn’t Let You Off the Hook Psychologically
How does our level of agency over a decision influence how culpable we feel, when that decision leads to death?