Behavioral Economics & Decision Science
Behavioral Economics & Decision Science
Prediction markets, forecasting, behavioral biases in human judgment and decision-making.
behavioral economics decision scienceJun 23, 20263 min
Beyond Habits: How Serotonin Resets Cognitive Stagnation in OCD
Recent research reveals that serotonin helps overcome 'belief stickiness'—a cognitive inability to update mental models despite environmental changes—offering a new mechanism for how SSRIs function and suggesting optimized timing for OCD psychotherapy.
behavioral economics decision scienceJun 23, 20263 min
Why Willpower Isn't Enough: The Complex Science of Impulsive Eating and Weight Control
Understanding the limits of impulse control in weight management, the evolution of delayed gratification research, and evidence-based self-regulation strategies like mindfulness and episodic future thinking.