Writing
Thinking out loud about psychology, education, policy, healthcare, and whatever else has my attention.
Behavioral economics and cognitive psychology research has documented systematic patterns in how people deviate from rational decision-making. Understanding these biases has broad practical implications.
Value-based care models attempt to align financial incentives with patient health outcomes rather than service volume. The evidence on whether they achieve this is mixed but evolving.
Chronic diseases account for the majority of U.S. healthcare spending. A growing body of evidence supports lifestyle interventions as primary treatment, not just adjuncts.
Mindfulness has moved from contemplative tradition to clinical protocol to consumer product. The research distinguishes meaningful from marginal applications.
What makes some organizations significantly more effective than others, even with similar resources, talent, and strategy, reveals the centrality of culture, trust, and psychological safety.
Social psychology explores how the presence and influence of others shapes human thought and behavior. Its findings are among the most surprising and practically significant in all of psychology.
Oral reading, by teachers, by students, in community, develops language, comprehension, and connection in ways that silent reading alone cannot replicate.
Boys are graduating high school and attending college at lower rates than girls. Understanding what drives this gap and what schools can do is increasingly urgent.
Drug policy in the United States has evolved significantly as researchers document the public health consequences of criminalization and evaluate alternatives.
