Choiceology with Katy Milkman

Can we learn to make smarter choices? Listen in as host Katy Milkman--behavioral scientist, Wharton

Episodes

Total: 94

Luke Skywalker, Frodo Baggins, Katniss Everdeen, the main characters of many great stories, they all

Most parents encounter resistance from their children. Perhaps when the kids are young and turning t

Do you recall the best concert you ever went to? Best trip? Best meal? Chances are good that a few m

Your car breaks down. Must be because you skipped an oil change last month. Or your favorite team lo

In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at the often-misunderstood and surprisingl

Pursuing a goal alone is convenient. Whether you're training for a marathon or aiming to read 20 boo

When you're facing loss—say, in a board game or during a sporting event or with a declining stock—it

Over the years, Choiceology has offered a lot of advice for making better decisions. In this special

"Don't judge a book by its cover" is an old adage for a good reason. Elegant book cover designs can

Are rules made to be followed—or meant to be broken? Often, the answer will depend on culture and th

In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at how framing a decision based on what yo

When someone asks, "What's your favorite restaurant?" odds are you're inclined to recommend a place

Vitamin C is a cure for the common cold. Bats are blind. Sugar makes children hyperactive.All of the

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Filling out an overly complicated form or waiting on hold for hours to speak with a customer service

A train was speeding along the tracks in 19th-century England when a passenger suddenly started smas

It’s halftime at a basketball game. A kid nervously steps onto center court. If he can score a baske

Why do ocean waves move the way they do? How does a toaster work? How might ink flow through a ballp

What is the difference between buying groceries for the whole week versus grabbing something to eat

Scientifically sound, randomized experiments can be expensive and difficult to run. But there’s an a