The Economist, Intelligent Life
The brain likes a challenge—and putting a few obstacles in its way may well boost its creativity.
The Uses of Difficulty – The Economist, Intelligent Life (November-December 2012)
The Guardian
The emails between bankers involved in the rate-setting scandal point to a deeper truth about the psychology of organisations.
Too much testosterone, too much confidence: the psychology of banking – The Guardian (Jun 2012)
The Economist, Intelligent Life
Sometimes, thinking is a bad idea. Dylan, Djokovic, and the case for unthinking.
Non Cogito, Ergo Sum – The Economist, Intelligent Life (May-Jun 2012)
The Economist, Intelligent Life
Serendipity means more than a happy coincidence. And it’s under threat from the internet.
In Search of Serendipity – The Economist, Intelligent Life (Jan–Feb 2012)
The Economist, Intelligent Life
After the summer’s riots in England, crowd behaviour got a kicking. But was it deserved?
Crowds R Us – The Economist, Intelligent Life (Nov–Dec 2011)
The Guardian
Amanda Knox was convicted of murder and her reputation sullied around the world, in large part because of her facial expressions and demeanour. Her story reveals how our instincts about others can be dangerously superficial.
What’s In a Face – The Guardian (Oct 2011)
Daily Mail
If your child lies at age three, be delighted.
Don’t Fret About Telling Fibs, It’s What Makes Us Human – Daily Mail (May 2011)