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Focusing on technological learning in learning rate assessments
How closely do learning rate estimates measure the thing they are supposed to measure – technological progress – and to what extent are they affected by technology-external factors? We investigated how exchange rates affect learning measurements and developed a method to solve the problem.
Motivation and behaviour change: What can people do about it?
What can people themselves do to facilitate their own change toward important goals? Our work brought together 123 self-enactable behaviour- and motivation-regulation techniques, from existing classifications of behaviour change techniques and literature reviews.
Thinking about electricity systems for the future
As we push for a complete overhaul of the electricity system to end its dependence on carbon-based fuels, we have an opportunity to push for the new system constructed in its place to reduce, rather than worsen, current energy injustices including energy poverty.
The promise and the peril of using social influence to reverse harmful traditions
For a policy maker hoping to recruit social influence to help reverse a harmful tradition, avoid targeting individuals amenable to change and attempt to disrupt the damaging effects of echo chambers and identity concerns.