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I enjoy helping organizations apply the latest findings from behavioral science. To date, I have presented to groups in 12 countries. My clients include The Gap, General Mills, Mercedes-Benz, United States Custom and Border Protection, and Standard Chartered Bank.

Author

For 20 years, I have explored some of the most fascinating aspects of psychology including the itch of curiosity, the overlooked upside of unpleasant emotions, and the benefits of being a rebel. I have translated this academic passion into fare for the layperson in several books. My upcoming book is on minority influence.

Researcher

My laboratory at George Mason University is highly productive. I produced more than 200 academic publications and am the recipient of the prestigious American Psychological Association Award for Distinguished Scientific Early Career Contribution.

Recent Blog Posts

What Are the Five Dimensions of Curiosity?

A comprehensive new model to understand and measure curiosity

12 Book Recommendations to Blow Your Freaking Mind Open

More than a dozen books that you need to read in the months and years ahead. Some are far off the beaten path.

Letter to Dads of Daughters on a Sexual Misconduct Epidemic

I wanted to write a letter to dads of daughters everywhere on the sexual misconduct mayhem that is being revealed daily.

How Many Ways Can We Measure Well-Being?

A new framework can be useful for triggering conversation. Whether it breaks new ground scientifically is a different matter.

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toddkashdanTodd Kashdan@toddkashdan·
12 Oct

Twice in a day I had a civil disagreement with a stranger of a different political bend, online, w multiple back and forth exchanges, that was heated with lots of misinterpretations. And in the end, everyone walked away content and cordial. I have hope for the United States.

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toddkashdanTodd Kashdan@toddkashdan·
12 Oct

I had the same thought this morning . I wouldn't call it a puff piece though, I'd say its an interesting start to several research questions: how do agreeable people far when they lack social power? and does this differ by sex and age? & why cant my shit ever get into JPSP?

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toddkashdanTodd Kashdan@toddkashdan·
12 Oct

Follow up: I complained a few weeks ago about scientists retweeting an article suggesting more evidence they schools treat kids like fragile teacups? But no details were in the article. Use the same standards of evidence for info that confirms & discomfirms your beliefs

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