Rocked by a steady stream of failed replications and allegations of outrageous fraud, behavioural science stands at a crossroads. Ironically, the field of psychology finds itself slumped in a period of piercing introspection, being forced to answer tough questions. Diagnoses abound, with blame being placed on perverse incentives in academia, statistical methods in dire need …
We modern humans live in a world surrounded by ever evolving technology. Whether it's the combustion engine or the modern computer, these technologies are ubiquitous and have radically altered the world we live in. What's no so obvious is how complex the technologies of traditional societies are too. Bow and arrows and clothing are just a …
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David Sloan Wilson, Mark van Vugt and I have just published a special edition of This View of Life magazine, exploring business from an evolutionary perspective. Here's our introduction to the series: This View of Life magazine helps to demonstrate the value of an evolutionary perspective for many areas of society, including healthcare, sustainability, and education. Surprisingly, a domain that has yet to …
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Darwinian Business 