Misbehaving Blog

The blog companion to Richard Thaler's (@R_Thaler) Misbehaving. We're exploring real-world applications of behavioral science.
*Now part of @behscientist*

[Misbehaving Blog @MisbehavingBlog]

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[Greg Rosalsky @elliswonk]

Econ 101 has long been associated with a dismal view of human behavior and the dogma of the "invisible hand." I wrote a long article for @behscientist about an effort to change that. https://t.co/Y26r339Nfn

[Cade Massey @bcmassey]

What we can learn about hiring from the NFL draft (and vice versa), in @behscientist. "Replicability is a referendum on your process": https://t.co/h2b9QCOKYg.

[Misbehaving Blog @MisbehavingBlog]

An idea for a new book, @CassSunstein? cc: @R_Thaler https://t.co/eF7sd3Hoeb

[Behavioral Scientist @behscientist]

Our latest cartoon: Behavioral Science Fiction. Head here for more: https://t.co/KtrqFxMv56

[Katie Baca-Motes @BacaMotes]

“When we think in advance about the chances of alternative outcomes and make a decision based on those chances, it doesn’t automatically make us wrong when things don’t work out.” —@AnnieDuke @davenuss79 https://t.co/7iJb1Q68jX

[Allison Suttle @DrAllisonW]

Can “Nudge Units” Help Build Better Health Systems? https://t.co/i6lSQVNmAZ via @behscientist

[Dan Ariely @danariely]

We Forget That Everything Is Relative https://t.co/KD1ArCqOZ6 via @behscientist

[Richard H Thaler @R_Thaler]

Oh, this is slimy indeed. Thick #sludge. We need a #sludge hall of shame. Please send nominees and copy @g_arteagoitia. https://t.co/JBk9Q75wp5

[Uta Frith @utafrith]

Very sad that Anne Treisman FRS has died, role model for experimental psychologists, famed for her work on selective attention and feature integration.
https://t.co/D422UX5fd1

[Misbehaving Blog @MisbehavingBlog]

The power of defaults: "When the algorithm was the default and [subjects] were asked what they would require to shift to their own judgement, they were substantially more likely to use the algorithm and performed better on the task." https://t.co/K2NBDFMfjL

[Behavioral Scientist @behscientist]

New Cartoon: The Nudge Continuum by @sarahLazarovic https://t.co/ojSrz00CRo

[Behavioral Scientist @behscientist]

Can “Nudge Units” Help Build Better Health Systems? by @miteshspatel and @tedr2020 https://t.co/U4rZwfOSJD

[Monica Wills-Silva @mowills]

What do you mean it's too expensive? It's MINE and I spent 3 hours building it!

Cartoon by @sarahLazarovic for @behscientist https://t.co/jfzMiLz9Da

[Chandra Osborn PhD MPH @chandraosborn]

Need a digital detox?

Use nudges & sludges, says @BenCastlemen:

1) Make it harder to use your phone
2) Change your digital status quo

@behscientist #behsci #behavioralscience #tech #behavior #science #BehavioralEconomics https://t.co/ijVmoAjIaH

[Behavioral Scientist @behscientist]

Week 2 of Connected State of Mind is here! We investigate the irresistible, explore AI at work, examine the multitasking myth, soothe distracted minds, find flow & take the regret test. With: @adamleealter, @DrLarryRosen, @BEworksInc, @nireyal, @adamgazz - https://t.co/Zq4dAT225h

[Behavioral Scientist @behscientist]

Our special issue "Connected State of Mind" is now live! - Over the next two weeks, we’ll bring you an in-depth look at our relationship with technology, with an eye for how we use our smartphones and social media. https://t.co/rSA2hNeewX

[Behavioral Scientist @behscientist]

New behavioral science joke list. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll groan.

Q: What do you call a picture of @R_Thaler demonstrating the endowment effect?

A: A mug shot.

Submitted by @dilipsoman
https://t.co/UszCXtmybR

[Alison Buttenheim @abuttenheim]

Q: Hear about the behavioral scientist who wanted to help people save for retirement? A: No, you were auto-enrolled. https://t.co/KHfAz7VjlU

[Barry Ritholtz @Ritholtz]

Brag Wisely
https://t.co/9UOGHHyoqp via @behscientist