Norms and Behavior Change

Behavioral Economics

The Country You’re Angry at Is Partly Imagined

Eugen Dimant Ph.D. on July 15, 2026

We often dislike other people for beliefs they do not hold. The real divide may lie less in what we believe than in what we imagine about one another.

We often dislike other people for beliefs they do not hold. The real divide may lie less in what we believe than in what we imagine about one another.

Artificial Intelligence

Cognitive Surrender Meets Moral Surrender: On AI and Ethics

Eugen Dimant Ph.D. on July 7, 2026

AI can help with apologies and hard choices. The danger is not the answer it gives, but what you hand over to get it: reasoning, blame, and permission. Here is what science says.

AI can help with apologies and hard choices. The danger is not the answer it gives, but what you hand over to get it: reasoning, blame, and permission. Here is what science says.

Intelligence

Putting Collective Momentum Into Behavior Change

Eugen Dimant Ph.D. on August 4, 2022

Achieving successful and long-lasting behavior change is difficult. New research shows how behavior change is more promising at the collective level.

Achieving successful and long-lasting behavior change is difficult. New research shows how behavior change is more promising at the collective level.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Why People Are Not Budging Despite Mask-Wearing Nudging

Eugen Dimant Ph.D. on October 15, 2021

Attempts at persuasion to increase mask-wearing demonstrated limited success across the political spectrum.

Attempts at persuasion to increase mask-wearing demonstrated limited success across the political spectrum.

Attention

Why People Share Conspiracy Theories Even When They Know They Are Untrue

Eugen Dimant Ph.D. on September 24, 2021

Why do people share conspiracy theories even if they know that they are untrue? As a new paper shows social motives are key.

Why do people share conspiracy theories even if they know that they are untrue? As a new paper shows social motives are key.