Behavioral Science

Before it’s in the boardroom, it’s on the syllabus at MIT Sloan — from tough tech ventures to the science of well-being.

An intentionally divided internet poses a significant threat to business, innovation, and democracy. Thinkers50 experts break down the challenges.

A new MIT Sloan course on pursuing happiness and a meaningful life teaches people to be kind and present and to take care of their physical and mental health.

Research finds Democrats and Republicans react to persuasive messaging in ways that don’t always align with their party leader’s stated positions.

In their book “You Should Smile More,” six former Pepsi executives share insights and solutions to gender biases that push women out of the workforce.

Walking meetings, intermittent fasting, and an “anytime vacation” policy are how today’s leaders tend to their well-being and encourage work-life balance among their employees.

A well-structured letter starts with facts, incorporates feelings, and concludes with a solution, according to MIT Sloan negotiation expert Mary Rowe.

The 2023 Thinkers50 Radar list honors David Rand, a professor who researches the spread of misinformation online.

Evolution can drive prejudices, MIT Sloan economist Andrew Lo finds. To nurture group wisdom, biases in data sets must be documented and understood.

From “smart skills” to digital marketing trends, here are the stories readers were drawn to this year.