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"Most Americans Dislike Income Inequality. But They Disagree About Who Should Fix It." By Heather Graci Americans are more critical of the wealthy and less tolerant of income inequality than many believe. So why has inequality persisted and worsened? Read here: buff.ly/JvCJOq0

How would our daily commutes change if we interpreted them as a team sport? Psychologist Hannah Waldfogel explores how we can make roads safer simply by adopting an interdependent, rather than independent, perspective when interpreting others’ behavior. Read here: https://buff.ly/4hhHH4P

How would our daily commutes change if we interpreted them as a team sport? Psychologist Hannah Waldfogel explores how we can make roads safer simply by adopting an interdependent, rather than independent, perspective when interpreting others’ behavior. Read here: https://buff.ly/4hhHH4P

How do we identify what isn’t working? And once we do, how do we get back on track? An excerpt from Reset by Dan Heath, published earlier this year, shows how asking, 'What’s the goal of the goal?' can uncover new paths forward and help you get unstuck. Read here:https://buff.ly/3EanyPq

'Every word has to earn its place in a sentence, every sentence has to earn its place in a paragraph, and every idea has to earn its place in a text.' behavioralscientist.org/when-writing...

It’s recap week! We’ve gathered everything we published from January through February in one place. See what you missed or revisit your favorites. Full list here: https://buff.ly/4h2gDpg Not a subscriber yet? Join here: https://buff.ly/3X7mBOK

In our latest interview, Evan Nesterak speaks with Kristen Berman about what AI developers often miss, where behavioral science fits in, and what’s next for AI in Silicon Valley. https://buff.ly/3DdTfan

"Microsoft Says Workers Are Already Using AI to Lighten Workloads, at Risk to Their Own Brainpower" by @kiteaton for @inc.com, plus more of the articles we're reading this week: https://buff.ly/2IeHrG8

In 2020, leading behavioral scientists predicted where the field was headed. Five years later, how did they do? What progress has been made, and where have we stalled? Revisit their insights and see how they hold up today. https://buff.ly/3789DnH

Check out our latest Email Edition: “Vibe Check: AI and Behavioral Science in Silicon Valley,” revisiting “Imagining the Next Decade of Behavioral Science" five years on, plus what we’re reading this week: https://buff.ly/4b6B4Qt Not a subscriber yet? Join here: https://buff.ly/3X7mBOK

"It is only the people not in power today . . . who are asked to make the case for why they deserve to be there." How Zero-Sum Beliefs Get in the Way of Fairness By Iris Bohnet and Siri Chilazi behavioralscientist.org/how-zero-sum...

"It is only the people not in power today . . . who are asked to make the case for why they deserve to be there." How Zero-Sum Beliefs Get in the Way of Fairness By Iris Bohnet and Siri Chilazi behavioralscientist.org/how-zero-sum...

The more we are stuck in the fixed-pie mentality, the harder it is to spot the opportunities to expand the pie. How Zero-Sum Beliefs Get in the Way of Fairness By Iris Bohnet and Siri Chilazi behavioralscientist.org/how-zero-sum...

The more we are stuck in the fixed-pie mentality, the harder it is to spot the opportunities to expand the pie. How Zero-Sum Beliefs Get in the Way of Fairness By Iris Bohnet and Siri Chilazi behavioralscientist.org/how-zero-sum...

Qualities like intention and essence factor into our decision to deem something “art.” How does AI-generated art align—or not—with what we feel art should be? behavioralscientist.org/when-robots-...

Qualities like intention and essence factor into our decision to deem something “art.” How does AI-generated art align—or not—with what we feel art should be? behavioralscientist.org/when-robots-...

What’s the goal of the goal? Don’t fall into the trap of relentlessly chasing a goal & triumphantly moving the numbers only to discover (whoops) that it was all misdirected energy [Dan Heath @behscientist.bsky.social ] behavioralscientist.org/dan-heath-wh...

How would our daily commutes change if we interpreted them as a team sport, not "Death Race 2000"? @hwaldfogel.bsky.social shows how we can make our roads safer by taking an interdependent, rather than independent, lens to interpreting others’ behavior. behavioralscientist.org/what-if-we-t...

How would our daily commutes change if we interpreted them as a team sport, not "Death Race 2000"? @hwaldfogel.bsky.social shows how we can make our roads safer by taking an interdependent, rather than independent, lens to interpreting others’ behavior. behavioralscientist.org/what-if-we-t...

Excited for reading Oliver Burkeman's 'Meditation For Mortals' through the month of February @behscientist.bsky.social

Some reflections on driving- and how I think we could make it better behavioralscientist.org/what-if-we-t...

When we lock into a particular goal too quickly, we blind ourselves to alternate routes forward that might have been better and easier. We can avoid this trap by asking ourselves one simple question. behavioralscientist.org/dan-heath-wh...

When we lock into a particular goal too quickly, we blind ourselves to alternate routes forward that might have been better and easier. We can avoid this trap by asking ourselves one simple question. behavioralscientist.org/dan-heath-wh...

Even Announcement: In March, Behavioral Scientist will host author Oliver Burkeman for a conversation about living the imperfect life. The excerpt below is from his book Meditation for Mortals, which is designed as a four-week "retreat of the mind." 1/3

Even Announcement: In March, Behavioral Scientist will host author Oliver Burkeman for a conversation about living the imperfect life. The excerpt below is from his book Meditation for Mortals, which is designed as a four-week "retreat of the mind." 1/3

What does it mean to live the 'imperfect life'? Find out in our latest piece, an excerpt from Oliver Burkeman's new book, Meditations for Mortals. behavioralscientist.org/oliver-burke...

What does it mean to live the 'imperfect life'? Find out in our latest piece, an excerpt from Oliver Burkeman's new book, Meditations for Mortals. behavioralscientist.org/oliver-burke...

In March, we’ll host Oliver Burkeman, author of Four Thousand Weeks and Meditations for Mortals, for a live conversation about what it means to live an imperfect life. You’re invited: behavioralscientist.org/event-living...

In March, we’ll host Oliver Burkeman, author of Four Thousand Weeks and Meditations for Mortals, for a live conversation about what it means to live an imperfect life. You’re invited: behavioralscientist.org/event-living...

It’s that time of year when everything becomes possible. But endless possibilities can also feel more like a shackle than a springboard. Whether you’re starting the year inspired, anxious, or somewhere in between, these articles will help you make progress. behavioralscientist.org/inspiration-...

"Inspiration for Your Intentions (and Warding Off Your Anxieties) in the New Year" | Lovely collection of behavioral-science inspired reads for a fresh start, by Evan Nesterak at @behscientist.bsky.social right here: behavioralscientist.org/inspiration-...

It’s that time of year when everything becomes possible. But endless possibilities can also feel more like a shackle than a springboard. Whether you’re starting the year inspired, anxious, or somewhere in between, these articles will help you make progress. behavioralscientist.org/inspiration-...

It's the most wonderful time...to reflect on the most notable #behavioralscience books of the year! 📚💡🧠 Read more from @behscientist.bsky.social: behavioralscientist.org/behavioral-s...

So many fab nonfiction books! 💡📚 Some I already ordered for my library, some I ordered for my library. A few I borrowed from a library for me. Notable #behavioralscience books of the year! 📚💡🧠 #TLSky #EduSky Read more from @behscientist.bsky.social behavioralscientist.org/behavioral-s...

Each year, we review hundreds of newly published titles covering the science of human behavior. Our goal is to select the books that educate and entice us, surprise and delight us, and leave us smarter, wiser, and better informed about ourselves and our world. behavioralscientist.org/behavioral-s...

Each year, we review hundreds of newly published titles covering the science of human behavior. Our goal is to select the books that educate and entice us, surprise and delight us, and leave us smarter, wiser, and better informed about ourselves and our world. behavioralscientist.org/behavioral-s...

Procrastination isn't all bad. If you've put off picking out a certain holiday gift until now, it means you still have time to give a unique and unexpected gift this season—a subscription to Behavioral Scientist. Check out gift subscriptions here: behavioralscientist.org/gift-subscri...

Procrastination isn't all bad. If you've put off picking out a certain holiday gift until now, it means you still have time to give a unique and unexpected gift this season—a subscription to Behavioral Scientist. Check out gift subscriptions here: behavioralscientist.org/gift-subscri...

A subscription for curious minds: Join our new subscription program, which includes a number of new initiatives for the year ahead: - Print Edition #3 (coming Fall/Winter 2025) - A ticket to our new conversation series: “Frontiers” - And more...! Join today: behavioralscientist.org/subscribe-be...

A subscription for curious minds: Join our new subscription program, which includes a number of new initiatives for the year ahead: - Print Edition #3 (coming Fall/Winter 2025) - A ticket to our new conversation series: “Frontiers” - And more...! Join today: behavioralscientist.org/subscribe-be...

Is this our favourite list of the year? Behavioral Scientist’s Notable Books of 2024 @behscientist.bsky.social from Evan Nesterak & Antonia Violante has successfully guided my reading for the last four years 💙 📚 #behaviouralscience #behsci behavioralscientist.org/behavioral-s...

Behavioral Scientist’s Notable Books of 2024 — Our list of noteworthy behavioral science books published this year. behavioralscientist.org/behavioral-s...

Behavioral Scientist’s Notable Books of 2024 — Our list of noteworthy behavioral science books published this year. behavioralscientist.org/behavioral-s...

Regression to the mean. Via @behscientist.bsky.social