#AirbnbWhileBlack: Bias And The Sharing Economy
The sharing economy is great. But this week on Hidden Brain, we’ll look at how these new platforms can amplify some old biases.
The sharing economy is great. But this week on Hidden Brain, we’ll look at how these new platforms can amplify some old biases.
Human beings would be better at fighting climate change if we weren’t so, well, human.
Human beings would be better at fighting climate change if we weren’t so, well, human. In this episode, we explore the psychological barriers to addressing climate change.
From eating marshmallows to spending lottery winnings, Shankar Vedantam talks with behavioral economist Richard Thaler about Misbehaving.
The White House on Wednesday rolled out rules to force financial advisers to take on fiduciary duties.
Grit is a quality that parents and teachers strive to teach children but does it also have a downside?
Grit is a quality that parents strive to teach to their children, and teachers strive to teach their students. This week on Hidden Brain, we explore grit, and ask, does it also have a downside?
You have more control over having the job you want than you think.
Why do you work? Are you just in it for the money, or do you do it for a greater purpose? Popular wisdom says your answer depends on what your job is. But psychologist Amy Wrzesniewski at Yale …
Hear the stories of two men who showed empathy for the other side and found themselves labeled “enemy” by their own people.