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.
Society
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.
The Art and Science of Arguing: A Conversation with Mehdi Hasan
In his new book, Win Every Argument, Mehdi Hasan lays out his approach to debate and persuasion. Dave Nussbaum sits down with him to learn more.
To Make Cash Transfers Go Further, Customize for the Context
Cash-transfer programs have already been proven to alleviate poverty. With behaviorally informed customization, their positive impact can go even further.
The Power of the Stora Rör Swimming Association and Other Local Institutions
Economist Elinor Ostrom believed in the power of economics to “bring out the best in humans.” The way to do it, she thought, was to help them build community.
Most Read Articles of 2022
Take a moment to dive into the pieces your fellow behavioral science enthusiasts read most this year.