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Cornell faculty members and experts weigh in on current events.

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Seasonal shopping: Pursuit of possessions undermines happiness

November 16, 2018

Thomas Gilovich, professor of psychology, says connecting with other people greatly contributes to happiness, and the pursuit of material possessions undermines it.

Arts & Humanities

For athletes in Pyeongchang, bronze may be the key to happiness

February 7, 2018

As athletes prepare for the start of the 2018 Winter Olympics, psychologist Thomas Gilovich explains why bronze medal winners appear happier than their competitors who win silver.

Social & Behavioral Sciences
Arts and Sciences

Nobel winner linked human psychology to economic behavior

October 9, 2017

Tom Gilovich, professor of psychology at Cornell, also works in the field of behavioral economics and is a close associate of Thaler. He comments on the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences decision and says Thaler’s work helped create a more realistic economics.

Arts and Sciences

Cornell experts on coronavirus - Societal impact

May 12, 2020

COVID-19 presents challenges not only to public health but also to the way our societies function. Social distancing, remote work and businesses closures are changing the way we communicate with each other and posing important questions about how to protect under served populations and overall mental health. 


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