Chomsky, Popper, Turing

Cognition

How Einstein Shattered the Myth of "Settled Science"

Al Pittampalli on February 20, 2023

We can’t have settled science. Fortunately, we don’t need it.

We can’t have settled science. Fortunately, we don’t need it.

Fantasies

Should You Follow the Data? Don’t Believe the Hype

Al Pittampalli on January 8, 2023

Data is important, but not in the way you think it is.

Data is important, but not in the way you think it is.

Decision-Making

The Big Myth of Data

Al Pittampalli on June 20, 2022

"Follow the data" is standard advice in the age of Big Data. But is it sound?

"Follow the data" is standard advice in the age of Big Data. But is it sound?

Procrastination

A Surprising Procrastination Fix: Implementation Intentions

Al Pittampalli on February 28, 2019

A new system uses behavioral science to address the real reason you fail.

A new system uses behavioral science to address the real reason you fail.

Decision-Making

Difficult Decisions: The Costs of Consensus

Al Pittampalli on January 3, 2018

Consensus has clear benefits, but we often underestimate the costs.

Consensus has clear benefits, but we often underestimate the costs.

Leadership

How to Make Controversial Decisions According to Research

Al Pittampalli on December 20, 2017

Surpisingly, how you decide, can be just as important as what you decide.

Surpisingly, how you decide, can be just as important as what you decide.

Leadership

Are You an Open-Minded Leader? It’s Not Nearly Enough

Al Pittampalli on December 13, 2017

The most successful leaders adopt a different mindset: active open-mindedness

The most successful leaders adopt a different mindset: active open-mindedness

Cognition

How The Greatest Minds Solve Problems: Thinking Partners

Al Pittampalli on December 6, 2017

Arguing with someone else might the best way to make decisions, science reveals.

Arguing with someone else might the best way to make decisions, science reveals.

Intuition

When Should You Trust Your Gut? Here's What the Science Says

Al Pittampalli on November 16, 2017

Without the answer, you can't be an effective decision-maker.

Without the answer, you can't be an effective decision-maker.

Productivity

100 Studies Show This Simple Technique Doubles Productivity

Al Pittampalli on June 15, 2017

Struggling to reach your goals? Try this simple 5-minute exercise.

Struggling to reach your goals? Try this simple 5-minute exercise.

Career

The Real Reason Meetings are Unproductive

Al Pittampalli on May 11, 2017

The psychological explanation for mediocre meetings may surprise you.

The psychological explanation for mediocre meetings may surprise you.

Career

One Simple Hack for Making Faster Decisions

Al Pittampalli on May 4, 2017

End your paralysis analysis in seconds with this unconventional trick.

End your paralysis analysis in seconds with this unconventional trick.

Confidence

Stop Asking for References

Al Pittampalli on June 22, 2016

Asking candidates to supply references can lead to terrible hiring decisions. Here's why so many leaders demand them anyway.

Asking candidates to supply references can lead to terrible hiring decisions. Here's why so many leaders demand them anyway.