I previously posted my top ten TED talks. TEDx is similar to TED but is an independently organised event under the TED banner, similar to a franchise. Many famous “TED” talks are actually from an independent TEDx event, and most are unaware of the difference. Here are my favorites: 1) Why Work Doesn’t Happen at Work …
In 2010, David Cameron set up the “Behavioural Insights Team” (nicknamed the “Nudge Unit”) to use behavioral economics to “nudge” individuals to take superior decisions for themselves and society, e.g. save more, register as organ donors, or give to charity. It uses Randomized Control Trials (RCTs) to find the method that best works – similar …
A good chunk of traditional finance research teaches us how to make money, such as optimal investment strategies. But, there’s very little on how to spend it. Studies show surprisingly little relationship between money and happiness. One interpretation is that things that make you truly happy can’t be bought – but money can allow people …
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(A shorter version of this article was originally published in CityAM. A talk on time management and personal leadership is here.) At work, often the last thing you can do is work. Emails flood in, colleagues make urgent requests, and fires need to be fought. But, a few pointers can help us get the most out of each day. …
(This article was originally published in CityAM. A brief, humorous, five-minute talk on the paper is here.) THE WORLD Cup, which starts today, will spark a huge range of human emotions, from the excitement of victory to the despair of defeat. The effect of football results on national mood is so strong that it can spill over …
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London is a great city, but one of its downsides is that it takes a long time to get to most places. The TED Talks app has significantly enriched my commutes. Here are my top eight TED talks: 1) The Family I Lost in North Korea, and the Family I Gained (Joseph Kim). Perhaps the most poignant TED …
Perhaps the most illuminating sessions in Davos were ones unrelated to economics, and thus gave me insights into topics that I would not normally get the chance to learn about. Here is a short summary. While these sessions were on quite different topics, one common theme to many was the “neuroplasticity” of the brain. The …