Too good to be written by you? The AI disclosure penalty
The AI disclosure penalty explains why “written with AI” can damage perceived authenticity—even when the content is identical. Across 16...
Do Compliments Make People Lazy? The Science of Praise and Performance
Do compliments make people lazy? Behavioral research shows that praise can sometimes reduce performance — but only when it signals...
How do you get people to care about boring topics such as pensions?
Why do people ignore pensions? Because they’re boring — until you show what they actually mean for daily life. Here’s...
Sadness and Shopping: Why We Spend More When We’re Sad
Sadness and shopping in everyday life Imagine this: you’ve had a rough day — a failed project at work, a...
Are you too busy to be kind? How hurry undermines kindness in everyday life
Hurry undermines kindness. Discover why time pressure erodes empathy and how to create space for kindness in everyday life.
How can you close the intention-behavior gap?
We assume that if someone really wants something, they’ll simply do it. But decades of research tell a different story:...
Should You Turn on Subtitles for Your Kids?
Should you turn on subtitles when your kids are watching TV? A new eye-tracking study shows it might help —...
Does a simple message reduce missed loan payments? A 13-million-person study says yes
A 13-million-person field experiment shows how small behavioral tweaks — like reminder emails — help people stay on top of...
Temptation Bundling: Should You Watch Netflix at the Gym?
Temptation bundling exercise strategies pair something enjoyable with something effortful — and can increase workout consistency. But do they actually...
Why Moral Refusers Are Disliked
Why moral refusers are disliked — even when they’re quiet or polite — is the focus of a revealing study...
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