Why do ocean waves move the way they do? How does a toaster work? How might ink flow through a ballpoint pen without the help of gravity? You may know the answer to these questions, but explaining them in detail could reveal an unexpected truth. In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at why people th

SHOW NOTES Title: How to use behavioral science to break bad habits and make your goals stick Encore Episode 245 GUEST: Dr. Katy Milkman, award-winning Wharton professor and author “How to Change” THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Ever find that the goals you set for yourself back in January have become a distant memory?  Turns out,

Wharton Professor of Operations, Information & Decisions and co-director of the Behavior Change for Good Initiative Katy Milkman talks to Dan Loney about setting goals and resolutions and the "fresh start effect." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all have that ONE friend - that friend who somehow manages to get into the gym every morning, crush her workday, hang out with her family, and read the kinds of books you’ve had on your “to-read” list for years. All without breaking a sweat. How do they do it?  Well, that’s exactly the question author, economist and

Katy Milkman is a professor at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and the former president of the international Society for Judgment and Decision Making. She’s also the author of the best selling book, How to Change: The Science of Getting From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be.   So, with all he

If you’ve ever lost a job, or been through a breakup, or failed an exam, you’ll know that the aftermath can be painful and disorienting. But for some percentage of those who experience these disappointing outcomes, unforeseen opportunities will arise. In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at the occ