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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Neoliberalism After Behavioral Economics
Does behavioral economics refute—or merely change—the neoliberal agenda?
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.
Ask a Behavioral Scientist: So, You’re Thinking About Getting a Ph.D.
Should you get a Ph.D? We asked four behavioral scientists for their advice.
Are You Hitting Your Limit, or Getting Stronger? The Power of Reinterpreting Mental Effort
Doing the things we know we ought to do often requires effort. So how can we interpret it in a way that will help us persevere?
Simple Heuristics That Make Algorithms Smart
Although simple heuristics often yield “biased” decisions, they can deliver a better answers. What might this mean for today’s complex algorithms?