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The behavioral economist reflects upon the day that his emotions got the best of him.
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Behavioral economist Dan Ariely tackles the moral dilemma of administering placebos in medicine.
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Behavioral economist Dan Ariely refutes the conventional wisdom behind knowing and liking.
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Dan Ariely, the author of “Predictably Irrational,” believes in associating undesirable tasks with pleasurable activities.
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Making decisions while sexually aroused isn’t worth the risk, says Duke economist Dan Ariely.
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A conversation with the author of “Predictably Irrational” and professor of behavioral economics at Duke.
New York Magazine writer Hugo Lindgren finally found one economic indicator from this recession that he likes. His hypothesis: the hotter the waitress, the weaker the economy. He writes: “In […]
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ACLU Director Anthony Romero sees plenty of work ahead for President Obama.
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ACLU Director Anthony Romero is growing impatient about Obama’s lack of decisive action on gay rights.
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ACLU Director Anthony Romero explains how the ACLU has evolved over the years, and describes the challenges and rewards of leading such a unique group.
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The U.S. has plenty of work to do in terms of maintaining uniform international policies, enforcing freedom of the press, and monitoring law enforcement.
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ACLU Director Anthony Romero expresses his disappointment at Obama’s handling of Guantanamo Bay and American torture policies, and offers an ACLU-approved solution.
If you have ever wondered why your boss is such a stickler for the rules, the American Psychological Association has an answer for you that isn’t necessarily reassuring. It turns […]
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The foreign policy expert claims that if it weren’t for the possibility of mutually assured destruction, the U.S. might attack North Korea.
I once asked a stranger at a busy café in Brussels, “What’s the one thing you could be doing right now that would inspire you more than anything in the […]
A compilation of classic print ads at the Consumerist, titled “Top 10 Ironic Ads From History,” showcases how vastly different this country is today compared to just a couple of generations ago.
Some people are highly motivated to come to work and believe what they do matters; some people don’t think they’re work is important and show up for the paycheck. Both […]