Love and loss: The stats behind romance scams The Blues Brothers are never wrong—everybody needs somebody to love. And, helpfully, any online dating site or social media platform can put endless romantic possibilities within reach. The turn-off? A person looking for...
Nudge science: The behavioral research behind cybersecurity nudges Fact: The human brain is optimized for efficiency. We make unconscious decisions based on instinct and intuition to get sh*t done. But that leaves a lot of room for error and bias. Two things that can...
Nudge security doesn’t work … when you miss these 3 things Somewhere in downtown New York in the United States, young window-cleaning recruits are going through safety training, analogous to the rigorous induction many modern workforce members receive when...
Five ways people rely on nudge theory everyday, and don’t even realize it There’s the right way to do things, then there’s what we actually do. Most of the time, people want to do the right thing. They want to make the right decision. And yes, that includes...
When is it a good idea to commit a crime? Some say never. Some say properly adhered to laws are what allow societies to live harmoniously and prosperously. But consider something as simple as speeding. Most would likely admit that, a majority of the time, speeding is...
Why we don’t care about cybersecurity: A Gen Zer’s perspective “Look both ways before crossing the road!” “Don’t take candy from a stranger.” Those are a few rules my parents taught me when I was younger. They explained the importance of following the rules,...