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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!
How to Embrace, Not Fear, Being Alone (NirAndFar) Are you afraid of being alone? Well, you’re not alone in that.
Can Someone with ADHD be ‘Indistractable’? [AUDIO] (Podcast) Anyone can use the Indistractable Mode,and it can be especially helpful for those with ADHD.
Optimism (Not Boring) Optimism is the meta that defines the rate of progress, and progress translates into longer, healthier, wealthier, and happier lives for more people.
Can growth continue? (Roots of Progress) Humanity has had a pretty good run so far. In the last two hundred years, world GDP per capita has increased by almost fourteen times.
Why You’re Never Really Happy With the Things You Buy Anymore (Popular Science) Constant bargain hunting makes us value all the wrong things about shopping.
The Problems of Teen Suicide and Self-Harm Predate Social Media (The Center for Growth and Opportunity) Instead of vilifying social media we should be focusing on supporting teens as they navigate becoming adults in a world full of challenges and opportunities.
Happy reading!
- Nir
