The hottest Behavioral Psychology Substack posts right now

Large language models behave like beings rather than things, displaying strange characteristics.
Instructing models doesn't involve coding; it's about guiding their actions and understanding their behavior, akin to convincing a stubborn teenager rather than traditional engineering.
Similar to Isaac Asimov's fictional robots, large language models can interpret instructions in unforeseen ways, implying a need to humanize and understand them for effective interaction.

Social tipping points may not be as impactful as commonly believed
The idea of a committed minority of 25% causing rapid societal change could be overrated
Experimental evidence suggests that the 25% threshold for social tipping points is not highly applicable to real-world social issues

It's not all about willpower to achieve goals; changing your environment is crucial.
Setting your own goals is more effective than following others' goals.
Learning from failures, breaking down goals, and surrounding yourself with supportive people are key to achieving success.

Invest in people, not just the business idea or market
Understanding the psychology and traits of founders is crucial for angel investors
Choosing the right team is key to the success of a startup

We tend to choose conventional failure over unconventional success because it's easier to justify
Status-quo bias makes us stick with the current path even if it's not the best option
Readiness bias and lack of available models can hinder us from considering unconventional paths

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Precrastination involves rushing to do things too early, which can lead to worse decisions, performance, and efficiency.
People precrastinate to free up mental resources, reduce worry, and increase immediate satisfaction.
To avoid precrastinating, prioritize tasks, question the decision to start immediately, and find alternative activities to focus on if postponing the task.