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What is the RECAP system? How does it help choice architects and how can it help you? The RECAP system is an acronym for Record, Evaluate, and Compare Alternative Prices. It is useful for situations where a lack of information makes good choices challenging. Read more about the RECAP system and its uses, especially with credit cards.
What is groupthink theory? How does the groupthink bias work? The groupthink bias is the way decisions made in a group may not be ideal. People agree to something together that they may not agree to indpendently. Read on to understand the groupthink bias.
What are the options for autoimmune encephalitis treatment? Is it possible to reverse the disease? Autoimmune encephalitis treatment is challenging because the cause of the condition is unclear. When Susannah Cahalan had a confirmed diagnosis, doctors put her on an aggressive treatment plan for autoimmune encephalitis. Read more about autoimmune encephalitis treatment and how it worked for Susannah.
Do you want to know how to hire the right person? Why is it important to hire the right people at your company? Knowing how to hire the right person for any job can be a challenge. But Ray Dalio outlines how to hire, and qualities you can look for in any candidiate that will help you see whether or not they will be an asset to your team. Keep reading to find out how to hire the right person for a job, and why it matters.
What are behavioral biases in investing? How does Nudge suggest addressing them? Biases in investing are the psychological obstacles that prevent you from making rational decisions. Adjustments, like nudges, can encourage better choices. Keep reading to see how biases in investing might be hurting you.
How can you nudge organ donation? How can a nudge for organ donation increase the supply of donated organs? Organ donations are contingent on people signing up to be organ donors. Nudges can increase the number that sign up. Read more about how to nudge organ donation.
What is nudge management? Why is it important and how can you make it work for you? Nudge management is the process of designing and maintaining effective nudges. With appropriate choice architecture, you get better results. Read on to learn about nudge management examples and strategies.
What is anti NMDA encephalitis? How did it affect Susannah in Brain on Fire. Anti-NMDA-receptor encephalitis, or anti NMDA encephalitis, is the diagnosis that finally explained why Susannah had been so sick. Her immune system was attacking her brain. Read more about anti NMDA encephalitis and how Susannah finally received her diagnosis.
Where is Kitum Cave? What does Kitum Cave have to do with Ebola? Kitum Cave is a cave in Mount Elgon that has prime conditions for a virus to form. Some scientists theorize that Ebola originated around Mount Elgon, in a region on the border of Kenya and Uganda. Read more about Kitum Cave and how Ebola may have originated there.
What are the autoimmune encephalitis causes that are most common? Is autoimmune encephalitis hereditary? Autoimmune encephalitis causes are not fully understood. There are some correlations that have been identified, but no specific causes are confirmed. Read more about the autoimmune encephalitis causes that have been considered.