This week’s must-reads: How to have more meaningful conversations

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!

Are You a Wage Slave? (NirAndFar) Can we create a future where people no longer have to work at jobs they hate?

Let’s Not Regulate A.I. Out of Existence (OneZero) A.I. regulation is now racing far ahead of more general, and possibly more necessary, tech industry regulation.

How to have more meaningful conversations (PSYCHE) If meaningful conversations are so rewarding and beneficial, how can we have more of them?

How to have better arguments online (The Guardian) The troubled times we live in, and the rise of social media, have created an age of endless conflict.

I’m not languishing, I’m dormant (Austin Kleon) It seems that the reason so many of us feel like we’re languishing is that we are trying to flourish in terrible conditions.

Our Brain Typically Overlooks This Brilliant Problem-Solving Strategy (Scientific American) People often limit their creativity by continually adding new features to a design rather than removing existing ones.

Happy reading!

- Nir