Think Better Speaker Series

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Think Better Speaker Series

The聽Think Better聽speaker series welcomes leading scholars and practitioners to discuss how insights from behavioral science affect society, shape policy, impact business, and improve individual lives.

The topics are relevant to anyone interested in understanding why people think, judge, choose, and act as they do.

2024-2025 Series

October 30, 2024

Amy Edmondson
Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management,
Harvard Business School

"Right Kind of Wrong: Thriving in an Uncertain World"

Watch recording and download slides.

February 19, 2025

Jens Ludwig
Pritzker Director, University of Chicago Crime Lab

"Unforgiving Places: The Behavioral Science of Ending Gun Violence"

Watch recording

May 7, 2025

Emily Oster
Professor of Economics, Brown University
CEO, ParentData

"How to Make Decisions that Work Best for You and Your Family"

Watch recording

June 19, 2025

Michael Morris
Chavkin-Chang Professor of Leadership,
Columbia Business School

鈥淭ribal: How the Cultural Instincts that Divide Us Can Help Bring Us Together鈥�

This event will be hosted in person at The Hong Kong Jockey Club University of Chicago Academic Complex | The University of Chicago Francis and Rose Yuen Campus in Hong Kong.

Previous Think Better Speakers

Mario Small speaks while seated on stage

Think Better with Mario Small

Social scientist Mario Small (Columbia University) revealed the surprising science behind who we turn to in difficult times.

Think Better Series

Think Better with David Brooks

New York Times columnist David Brooks joined Booth's Nick Epley for a fascinating conversation about the keys to better social interactions.

Think Better Series

Think Better with Betsy Levy Paluck

Paluck's talk 鈥淲ho Influences Us?鈥� explored how everyday people play an important role in amplifying the influence of leaders and celebrities.

Think Better Series

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Contact Us

For general inquiries or additional information about the RF-CDR, please email us, or contact:

The Roman Family Center for Decision Research
University of Chicago
Booth School of Business
5807 South Woodlawn Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60637
Phone: 773.834.9857
Fax: 773.834.9134

PIMCO Decision Research Labs

If you have questions or need to contact the lab staff, contact us at cdrlabs@chicagobooth.edu.