Mar 4, 2016
There are MANY behavioral biases, and their books, Kahneman, Ariely and Thaler (to name a few) explain what lies behind these biases. Fantastic books! However, sometimes a list of some common ones are welcome; in this article, 61 are presented. 57 Cognitive Biases...
Feb 27, 2016
While randomized control trial (RCT) have long been seen as the epitome of evidence based research, having served to modernize the field of medicine, this article questions its use to test social policy. The argument is that where RCT’s come into their own when...
Jan 1, 2016
You are more persuasive than you think you are — learn the powerful secrets of persuasiveness. http://www.inc.com/lolly-daskal/12-powerful-secrets-of-really-persuasive-people.html?cid=em01011week39day24a There are people who are very good at getting...
Nov 11, 2015
Stress, or pressure can be good for us, in the short term, by helping us focus and muster energy and mental resources to solve a given challenge. When stress endures over time, it becomes harmful. Watch this four minute TED video to see just how bad it is! How...
Oct 31, 2015
Nudging has been all the rage since Richard Thaler introduced the concept some years ago… and the British and American government started their ‘nudge units’ to encourage citizens to make better decisions. In this article Thaler presents examples of...
Oct 21, 2015
Unfortunately made as a graphic, but worthwhile remembering! http://www.businessinsider.com/cognitive-biases-that-affect-decisions-2015-8?utm_source=feedly
