Matt Johnson's Blog, page 14
February 23, 2021
The Psychology of Hipsters and Ironic Anti-Conformity
Love it or hate it, hipster culture poses a key question: Why do attempts to be different all end up looking the same?
February 16, 2021
How the Psychology of Irony Influences How We Spend
Why would someone wear a Justin Beiber shirt to a death metal show, or a "Vegan" hat to a steakhouse? The answer comes down to the strange psychology of irony.
January 28, 2021
Why Do We Love Underdog Stories? Psychology Weighs In
Across cultures and across time, the underdog story is simply irresistible. Why is the psychology of the underdog so captivating?
January 12, 2021
The Psychology of Executive Coaching and Business Leadership
What is executive coaching? An opportunity to uncover new dimensions of problem-solving, cultivate new skills, and overcome hurdles as part of a tailored plan of growth.
January 5, 2021
The Power of Intrinsic Motivation
Intrinsic motivation is the drive that comes purely from within, pushing us forward regardless of any external reward. How can we harness this?
December 15, 2020
How Product Names Influence the Way We Think and Spend
What sounds more appealing: Patagonian toothfish or Chilean seabass? Goosefish or monkfish? It all comes down to the name.
December 8, 2020
How the Psychology of Essentialism Influences Movies and Art
The film industry has always tried to use data to better anticipate the audience's response. But now in the era of big data, does this trump an appreciation for human creativity?
December 1, 2020
What's the Connection Between Art and Science?
People with unique skillsets force us to question the supposed divide between art and science. Dr. Radhika Patnala helps us understand this transformation.
November 24, 2020
The Psychology of the Physical Bookstore Experience
There is one aspect of book-buying that e-commerce can't touch: the psychology of the bookstore experience. Can it save bookstores?
November 17, 2020
How Should We Think About the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence?
As AI becomes more advanced, ethical questions become more important. How should this power be wielded? A tech ethicist can help us navigate this space.
