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Anxious about the election? Here’s some perspective.
The Washington Post: It’s hard to recall another time as uncertain as this. Americans are worried that they are vulnerable to terrorist attacks , that they won’t have enough money to retire or pay medical
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The Problems with Poor Ballot Design
Scientific American: Tensions are mounting as we hurtle towards Election Day this Tuesday, yet with all the focus on who’s voting and where, most of us have put little thought into another essential part of
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Social Science Says: Go Vote!
NPR: Millions of Americans will cast a vote for the next president of the United States on Nov. 8 — Election Day — and for countless other offices and propositions. In case you need the
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The psychology of insiders and outsiders can explain why we have such a hard time agreeing on reality
Quartz: On Oct. 19, an estimated 70 million Americans tuned in for the final presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. In theory, voters watching the debates should experience a common version of reality
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Using Science to Understand How Ballot Design Impacts Voter Behavior
Concern over the security of the voting process is a recurring issue, but psychological science suggests an even bigger problem may lurk within our voting systems: poor design.
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Why You Should Bet Against Your Candidate
The New York Times: When your favorite sports team is defeated, you’re disappointed, even dismayed. The same is true when your preferred political candidate doesn’t win. It hurts when your side loses. Fortunately, you can
