A New Philosophy of Productivity
The problem is not with productivity in a general sense, but instead with a specific faulty definition that has taken hold in recent decades. Here’s what should replace it.
Society
A Cognitive Labor of Love
In this award-winning personal essay, sociologist Allison Daminger reflects on how her research on the division of household “cognitive labor” influences the decisions she makes in her own relationship.
What the Living Wage Leaves Out
The living wage calculator makes no provision for eating in a restaurant, repaying loans, saving for retirement, or taking a vacation. What does go into calculating a living wage? And does the term “living” allow companies to pay people inadequately while appearing generous?
Most Read Articles of 2023
Take a moment to dive into the pieces your fellow behavioral science enthusiasts read most this year.
How the Possibility Grid Can Help You Evaluate Evidence Better
The possibility grid is a universal tool to draw attention to what is absent. It alerts you to think about rates of success rather than stories of successes.
Give More Feedback—Others Want It More Than You Think
People hesitate to give feedback because they simply don’t recognize how much other people want to hear it.