Essays

Reflections on narrative psychology, decision making, and the strategic tensions shaping brands today.

Decisions & Behavior

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Can Algorithms Understand Emotion?

Why Emotional Meaning Requires More Than Data Emotion is one of the most powerful forces in human behavior—and one of the hardest to interpret. In an...

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The Science of Brand Love: What Drives Long-Term Customer Loyalty?

More Than Just Love—The Key to Lasting Brand Relationships We’ve all experienced it—the deep attachment to a brand that feels personal. Maybe it’s...

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Review: ‘The Storytelling Animal: How Stories Make Us Human’ by Jonathan Gottschall

From the very first pages of The Storytelling Animal, Jonathan Gottschall captivates readers with a compelling assertion: stories are much more than...

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Review: “Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind” by Yuval Noah Harari

Yuval Noah Harari’s Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind is an expansive narrative that traverses the breadth of human history, from the earliest...

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Review: “Start at the End: How to Build Products That Create Change” by Matt Wallaert

Matt Wallaert’s Start at the End: How to Build Products That Create Change is a compelling guide that distills the author’s extensive experience in...

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Review: “A More Beautiful Question: The Power of Inquiry to Spark Breakthrough Ideas” by Warren Berger

Warren Berger’s A More Beautiful Question is a thought-provoking exploration into the power of inquiry to drive innovation and change. As a guidebook...

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Review: “Beginners: The Joy and Transformative Power of Lifelong Learning” by Tom Vanderbilt

Tom Vanderbilt’s Beginners: The Joy and Transformative Power of Lifelong Learning is a compelling blend of autobiography, self-help, and psychology...

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Review: “Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion” by Robert B. Cialdini, PhD

Robert B. Cialdini’s book, Influence, considered a seminal work in the field of persuasion, meticulously explores how certain psychological...

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Review: “You’re Not Listening: What You’re Missing and Why It Matters” by Kate Murphy

In her insightful book, You’re Not Listening, Kate Murphy brings to light a growing concern in today’s fast-paced, digitally-driven world: the fear...

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Review: “Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know” by Adam Grant

Adam Grant’s Think Again is a compelling exploration into the dynamism of human intellect and the transformative power of reevaluating what we...

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Review: “Anthro-Vision: A New Way to See in Business and Life” by Gillian Tett

What if the Kit Kat were not just a chocolate indulgence but a ritualized good luck charm for Japanese students? Or, perhaps more significantly, what...

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Review: “To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others” by Daniel H. Pink

Daniel H. Pink’s To Sell is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others offers a refreshing look at the art of selling in a world where everyone,...

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