HISTORICAL FACTS: Barry schwartz | History Defined

Five ways to find your personal style outside of trends and algorithms

Fashion is currently trapped in a hyper-accelerated trend loop. Every week there’s a new “core” or “maxxing” style to contend with – such as balletcore or whimsymaxxing. They zoom in and out of our cultural consciousness with alarming speed.

The Conversation · Oct 28

Phoenix man keeps 51-year-old home after ASU drops eminent domain case following public backlash

Arizona State University withdrew its eminent domain lawsuit against the historic Louis Emerson House to preserve the property. The decision followed widespread public opposition and a successful campaign led by John Young and Barry Schwartz. They generated substantial support through a petition that collected over 12,000 signatures. The university had…

The Times of India · Sep 30

Psychology says people who understand that sometimes good isn’t good enough may think differently about success

Recognizing that “good” is not always good enough can sometimes be an advantage. High standards may push people to notice flaws others miss, strengthen their skills and keep improving their work even after they have already met the basic requirements.

The Economic Times · Sep 14

Google responds to Elon Musk’s accusations of a 'search ban' on Trump: 'We’re working on improvements' to auto-complete results

Google says autocomplete, in some instances, is "not working as intended.”

Fortune · Jul 29, 2024

Why everyday decisions feel so stressful – and what to do about it

Almost every morning I face the same dilemmas. Whether I should wake up my wife with a kiss or let her sleep longer. Should I get out of bed or just press the snooze button? And that is even before I have had my first cup of coffee.

The Conversation · Apr 11, 2023

The Ultimatum shows that young people are shying away from monogamy in a world of endless choice

The rise of the reality TV ‘marry or quit’ premise reflects a generation’s choice overload when it comes to dating, argues Helen Coffey

The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2022

Channel 4's The Simpler Life: Bristol mental health expert helps guide people ditching modern day for Amish living

Participants are forced to leave their 21-century comforts at the door

Bristol Post · Mar 28, 2022

TV tonight: what happens when we radically simplify our lives?

Find out the answer to that question in The Simpler Life with Prof Barry Schwartz. Plus: celebrities get baking for charity. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK · Mar 22, 2022