For many of us, quarantine and social distancing measures have brought the strange sense that our perception of time is "off." Hours seem to snail by, but weeks disappear in the blink of an eye. Jeremy Koloski explains why the passage of time is so distorted in the age of COVID-19.
From a lack of public green space to roads clogged up with cars, cities are failing to meet the needs of their citizens—and now, many of those citizens are leaving. TDL gathers some outside perspectives on how we can improve our cities going forward.
Even though many countries have made strides in the quest for gender equality, there's still a long way to go. What can behavioral science tell us about why gender bias exists, and how can it help us combat sexism?
Nobody likes being wrong, but research shows that being open to admitting our mistakes comes with a surprising suite of benefits.
The US Presidential Election is fast approaching, and pressure is mounting for every eligible person to cast their ballot. But these calls to vote can play into our cognitive biases.
The Decision Lab sits down with Elizabeth Linos and Stefano DellaVigna to discuss their work on behavioral economics and policy making.
Conspiracy theories pose a threat during a pandemic. Social and behavioral sciences emerge to dismantle them and align people’s conduct with public health recommendations.
Brooke Struck, Research Director at TDL, sits down with Nathan Collett to discuss research, evidence, values, and how it fits into policy.
Volunteering is often thought as the ultimate act of altruism. Yet there is some evidence that volunteering has many benefits for the mental and physical health of the person who is volunteering their time and energy. Learn more in this discussion between Jayden Rae and Julian Hazell.
