Tired of red tape and waiting for grants, the scientific community is turning to crowdfunding to raise money. This article first appeared in Mint on Sunday on 20th November, 2016.
The Future of Healthcare in India is in Behavioural Sciences
The rising demand for healthcare in changing times is acutely felt in India. The system that is currently in place is evidently lagging behind. This blog suggests that, using prevalent technology, healthcare services can borrow practices from behavioural economics to refine their approach and make it wholesome, with benefits to both patient and physician.
Aliens, Climate Change, and Missing Airplanes: The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories
Most people have been exposed to conspiracy theories and some also endorse such theories. However, while so much information on these conspiracy theories is available, the reasons why people endorse such beliefs and the consequences of such beliefs are lesser known. The blog highlights the psychological factors underlying beliefs in conspiracy theories and the impact of such beliefs in everyday life.