This week's must-reads: How to be good: A theory about Virtues & Values
In my work as a behavioral designer, I come across stories on the importance of using psychology to influence behavior. Here's my weekly round-up of the most important stories at the intersection of psychology, technology, and business.
How to be good: A theory about Virtues & Values
The wrong values — or a mistaken approach to them — can really stunt our growth. Understanding how values really work will help you make better decisions at home and at work.
Oxford study finds digital screen time has little effect on teen mental health
A study has tracked data from 350,000 subjects finding digital technology use accounts for less than half a percent of a young person’s mental health.
How To Convince Climate Deniers Mad Men Style
Curbing climate calamity requires sweeping policy changes and public support to do what needs to be done in the face of widespread stagnation and outright science denial.
Be Indistractable
“How to master the skill of the century.”
Should We Worry About the World Becoming More Addictive? Q&A with Nir Eyal
This Q&A pulled out some thoughts I've been chewing on regarding technology, addiction, and our relationship with the products we use.
Nir Eyal is the author of Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products and blogs about the psychology of products at NirAndFar.com. For more insights on changing behavior, join his free newsletter and receive a free workbook.
