This week’s must-reads: Can Someone with ADHD be Indistractable?

In my work as a behavioral designer, I come across important stories on how psychology influences our behavior. Every week, I share my round-up of the most important stories at the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. I hope you enjoy them!

Can Someone with ADHD be ‘Indistractable’? (NirAndFar) Anyone can use the Indistractable Model, and it can be especially helpful for those with ADHD.

Don’t Wriite About What You Already Know — Instead, I’m ‘Writing to Learn’ [AUDIO] (Podcast) Many authors write about what they know. I don’t. I am writing to learn about what I don’t know.

Why Talking to Strangers Is The Best Thing You Can Do For Your Mental Health (MEL Magazine) If we can only break through the awkwardness barrier striking up conversations at random is the cheapest form of therapy there is.

The Benefits of Optimism Are Real (The Atlantic) Having a positive outlook is the most important predictor of resilience.

How to Get People to Do What You Want Them to Do (Ground Truths) Bayesian persuasion is a technique that uses information rather than bribes or threats to get people to see the world differently and change their behavior in desired ways.

Why We Can’t House the Homeless (Marginal Revolution) NYC’s attempt at creating housing for the homeless failed in spectacular fashion.

Happy reading!

- Nir