Neoliberalism After Behavioral Economics
Does behavioral economics refute—or merely change—the neoliberal agenda?
Science
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?
Research Lead: The Illusion That’s Impossible to Shake, a 21st Century Trolley Problem, and More
We are excited to introduce a new feature, the Research Lead. Each month, we will highlight a handful of academic papers that we find interesting and important.