55 books
—
57 voters
Human Behavior
“
What sets our species apart is not just what men will do to other men, but how tirelessly they justify it.
”
― Napoleon's Pyramids
― Napoleon's Pyramids
“
To summarize, using money to motivate people can be a double-edged sword. For tasks that require cognitive ability, low to moderate performance-based incentives can help. But when the incentive level is very high, it can command too much attention and thereby distract the person’s mind with thoughts about the reward. This can create stress and ultimately reduce the level of performance.
”
― The Upside of Irrationality: The Unexpected Benefits of Defying Logic at Work and at Home
― The Upside of Irrationality: The Unexpected Benefits of Defying Logic at Work and at Home
1 member,
last active 4 months ago
Realizing that the human being does in fact bite the hand that feeds it. Seizing on the notion t…more
1 member,
last active 4 years ago
Exploring (popular) scientific literature on human behaviour: why do people do what they do; how…more
8 members,
last active 8 years ago





























