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February 06, 2026
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What Goes Up: Research Results Seem Larger When Framed as Increases
People overestimate the importance of scientific findings presented as increases rather than decreases.
February 04, 2026
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What a Moonshot to End Extreme Poverty Would Cost
Tapping into economics and computer science, researchers find that the math is tough, but the final price tag is not.
January 23, 2026
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What’s the Price Tag for Preventing an AI Apocalypse?
Like all numbers associated with AI, it’s really, really big.
January 23, 2026
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Why Even Well-Known Brands Can’t Stop Advertising
Advertisers must constantly fight to dislodge the competition from the top of consumers’ minds.
January 21, 2026
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How to Talk About Climate Change Across Political Divides
A “tournament” of common climate messaging strategies finds which are more likely to sway opinions.
January 16, 2026
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How Fast Fashion Stays Fresh — and Adapts to U.S. Tariffs
New import duties caused “ultra-fresh” fashion companies to pivot and led to less consumer waste.
January 15, 2026
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Why Sanctions Failed to Restrain Russia’s Oligarchs
Companies facing international restrictions stay alive by playing a game of “regulatory arbitrage.”
January 07, 2026
Video
Class Takeaways — How to Build Connection Through Better Listening
Five lessons in five minutes: Professor Christian Wheeler shares how to have deeper, more productive conversations.
January 07, 2026
Written
Here’s the Best Way to Sell a Hot Rotisserie Chicken
Many grocery stores are doing it all wrong. It’s better to move the freshest food to the front of the shelf.
December 18, 2025
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Does the Hot Hand Really Exist? “Jeopardy!” Has Some Answers.
What the Daily Double can tell us about an irrational belief in winning streaks
December 17, 2025
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Researchers Build a Virtual World to Run Experiments Over and Over
A social network with 20,000 AI-driven users simulates real human behavior — to a point.
December 12, 2025
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Decoding the Proposed Netflix-Warner Bros. Mega-Merger
Ali Yurukoglu examines the deal’s implications, from the regulatory process ahead to the potential impacts on how we watch movies.
December 12, 2025
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What If We’re Looking at the National Debt All Wrong?
Jonathan Berk says that focusing on the debt-to-GDP ratio is a distraction.
December 08, 2025
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Partisan Polarization Has Crept Into the Doctor’s Office
A review of Medicare data finds that Republican and Democratic doctors practice differently.
December 03, 2025
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Stanford GSB Faculty Recommend Their Favorite Podcasts
From tech to taxes, a bundle of podcasts to amp up your playlist
December 02, 2025
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11 Stories to Help You Work Smarter
Take a break and check out these career and leadership tips.
December 01, 2025
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Stanford GSB Faculty Recommend Some Favorite Reads
Fuel your intellectual fire this holiday season with these book ideas.
December 01, 2025
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We’ve Wrapped Up 11 Stories About AI for You
Read how AI is changing business, politics, healthcare, and how we see ourselves.
November 19, 2025
Audio
Orlando Bravo Talks Private Equity and Taking the Right Risks
“I never created anything new. I just listened well,” says the co-founder and managing partner of Thoma Bravo. “That’s a superpower.”
November 06, 2025
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AI Writes Persuasive Political Messages. Could They Change Your Mind?
People find AI-delivered arguments convincing. This could help bridge political divides — or fuel polarization.
November 05, 2025
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Wait for It — Faster Isn’t Always Better When Online Content Is Loading
When animation speeds are too fast or too slow, they make online wait times seem more frustrating.
October 24, 2025
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What If Student Loan Payments Were Tied to Your Paycheck?
Income-based repayment plans lead some borrowers to scale back their incomes, but the benefits outweigh the costs.
October 22, 2025
Video
Class Takeaways — Learning the Language of Business
Five lessons in five minutes: Professor Ed deHaan shares why accounting literacy is essential for every business leader.
October 17, 2025
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AI and Online Images Are Reflecting Flawed Views of Working Women
New research traces the pervasiveness of age-related gender bias in LLMs and popular image and video sites.