Beautiful Minds

Musings on the many paths to greatness.

Life in the Fast Lane, Part V, Social Class and Public Policy

People behave very differently depending on their socioeconomic status. In trying to make sense of these behavioral differences, once must take into account the context of the neighborhood. In this fifth part, I use the main principles of behavioral ecology to make sense of the widespread behavioral patterns found among humans and across species. I also discuss implications for public policy. Read More

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Scott Barry Kaufman, Ph.D. is a cognitive psychologist at NYU interested in intelligence and creativity development. He is the author of forthcoming Ungifted: Intelligence Redefined.

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