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Aug 31, 2023ACX

Here's Why Automaticity Is Real Actually

Scott Alexander defends the concept of automaticity in psychology, arguing that core cognitive biases and priming effects are real, while acknowledging some claims have been overstated.

23 min read 3,462 words

Aug 30, 2021ACX

On Hreha On Behavioral Economics

Scott Alexander argues that despite some replication failures, the core of behavioral economics remains valid and valuable, with the field continuing to evolve and refine its understanding of human decision-making.

47 min read 7,248 words

behavioral economics Dan Ariely effect size