This week's must-reads: How to prepare your kids for jobs that don’t exist yet
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.
Complicating the Narratives
What if journalists covered controversial issues differently — based on how humans actually behave when they are polarized and suspicious?
How to prepare your kids for jobs that don’t exist yet
Artificial Intelligence will rule the jobs of the future, so learning how to work with it will be key. But the skills needed might not be what you expect.
Everything You Need To Know About What Amazon Is Doing In Financial Services
From payments to lending to insurance to checking accounts, Amazon is attacking financial services from every angle without applying to be a conventional bank.
From Laid to Paid: How Tinder Set Fire to Online Dating
Tinder is a top 25 social networking applications on the App Store. But, this is not by luck; it's smart design based on game mechanics and user psychology.
Don’t Buy into the Backlash -- the Science on Meditation Is Clear
One flawed study can’t diminish the benefits of meditation in the workplace.
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.
