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The Buddy System: With Guests Max Maeder & Rachel Gershon
Season 14 Episode 1
Pursuing a goal alone is convenient. Whether you're training for a marathon or aiming to read 20 books this year, it's convenient to move at your own…
2 years ago
To Fight Another Day: With Guests Alex Imas & Mary Stockwell
Season 13 Episode 6
When you're facing loss—say, in a board game or during a sporting event or with a declining stock—it can be difficult to remember your true tolerance…
2 years, 3 months ago
Choiceology's Guide to Better Decisions: With Guests James Korris, Carey Morewedge & Jack Soll
Season 13 Episode 5
Over the years, Choiceology has offered a lot of advice for making better decisions. In this special episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we bri…
2 years, 3 months ago
The Charmer's Playbook: With Guests Wilfred Webster & Daniel Read
Season 13 Episode 4
"Don't judge a book by its cover" is an old adage for a good reason.
Elegant book cover designs can create a positive impression and make you more li…
2 years, 4 months ago
Recipe for Success: With Guests Simon Rogan & Michele Gelfand
Season 13 Episode 3
Are rules made to be followed—or meant to be broken?
Often, the answer will depend on culture and the context in which people make decisions.
In this…
2 years, 4 months ago
Take the Deal! With Guests Daniel Kahneman, Colin Camerer & Luis Green (Rebroadcast)
Season 13
In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at how framing a decision based on what you stand to lose versus what you stand to gain aff…
2 years, 4 months ago
Top of Mind: With Guests John Farrell & Manasvini Singh
Season 13 Episode 2
When someone asks, "What's your favorite restaurant?" odds are you're inclined to recommend a place you've eaten at recently—even if it's not really …
2 years, 5 months ago
Repeat After Me: With Guests Jennifer LeMesurier & Tali Sharot
Season 13 Episode 1
Vitamin C is a cure for the common cold. Bats are blind. Sugar makes children hyperactive.
All of these statements are false. So why are they so perva…
2 years, 5 months ago
(BONUS) From What It's Like to Be … a Forensic Accountant
Season 12
Curious what it would be like to walk in someone else's (work) shoes? Join New York Times bestselling author Dan Heath as he explores the world of wo…
2 years, 8 months ago
A Sticky Situation: With Guests Richard Thaler, Wendy Wood & Susan Budowski
Season 12 Episode 6
Filling out an overly complicated form or waiting on hold for hours to speak with a customer service rep is a frustrating experience. And sometimes i…
2 years, 10 months ago