Mindset
Why the Person Asking the Questions Seems to Know More
A 1977 quiz study assigned roles at random, yet questioners were rated more knowledgeable. How to discount the asker's edge in interviews and meetings.
November 2026
Habits
The Audiobook You Could Only Hear at the Gym
In a 2011 study, audiobooks locked in a gym locker raised first-week visits 51% over controls. Why the lock beat a promise, and why it faded.
Money
Why Checkout Totals Surprise You Even When You Knew About the Tax
A grocery-store tag experiment and a StubHub fee test suggest why taxes and fees added at checkout count for less than the price you see first.