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We are all exceptionalists
However much we like to think that we are even-handed judges of others and their behaviour, that is not really how we are wired
Sep 19
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Why we might rather win than prosper
When making decisions, we weigh up costs and benefits much less often than we might think, and what we do instead can lead to puzzling outcomes
Sep 12
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The simple game that reveals how we make decisions
Board games and card games invariably involve decision making, and one of them exposes our underlying decision-making processes with remarkable clarity
Sep 5
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A sea of decisions
We do make a great many decisions all day long, but their consequences stretch well beyond our direct control
Aug 29
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Why the majority remains silent (and shouldn’t)
It is not unusual for majority opinions to be unrecognized, even by members of the majority. This forms a detrimental constraint on social evolution and…
Aug 22
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Picking intuitions
Decisions to save small amounts of money or time (in absolute terms) are often guided by intuition. But are we using the right one?
Aug 15
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A choice too far?
Genetic screening enabling embryo selection based not just on predisposition for certain disorders, but also on mental and physical traits, means hard…
Aug 8
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The evolutionary roots of our conspiracy mindset
Might an economic concept explain our propensity to see conspiracies where there are none?
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