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80k After Hours

Highlights: #147 – Spencer Greenberg on stopping valueless papers from getting into top journals

Dec 7, 2023
Spencer Greenberg, an expert on stopping valueless papers from getting into top journals, discusses the need for better research practices in social science, such as data sharing and replication projects. He also explores the concept of importance hacking in science practice and introduces the FIRE framework for making decisions. Other topics include strategies for changing habits, factors contributing to success, and the challenges of studying success.
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  • Incentives and framing play a crucial role in promoting behavior change, as evidenced by a study on gym attendance.
  • Conscientiousness, IQ, and the quality of training are consistent predictors of success across various fields.

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Behavior change interventions to increase gym attendance

A recent study conducted on tens of thousands of gym members tested multiple behavior change interventions. One promising intervention involved giving people bonuses when they recovered from missing a gym session. Another interesting intervention allowed participants to choose between a gain frame and a loss frame for the points they earned at the gym. The study found that these interventions resulted in increased gym attendance, highlighting the importance of incentives and framing in promoting behavior change.

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