Katy Milkman
@katymilkman.bsky.social
👩🏫 Professor at Wharton
📖 Author of the WSJ Bestseller #HowToChange
🎧 Host of Charles Schwab’s #Choiceology podcast
📰 Author of the Milkman Delivers newsletter @ http://katymilkman.substack.com
🌎 Website: www.katymilkman.com
📖 Author of the WSJ Bestseller #HowToChange
🎧 Host of Charles Schwab’s #Choiceology podcast
📰 Author of the Milkman Delivers newsletter @ http://katymilkman.substack.com
🌎 Website: www.katymilkman.com
How can understanding “friction” in decision making help you break bad habits and reinforce good ones? I’m delighted to share a Q&A with the brilliant psychologist and best-selling author Professor Wendy Wood on this topic in the latest Milkman Delivers! open.substack.com/pub/katymilk...
A tool for breaking bad habits (and building good ones)
USC psychologist and best-selling author Wendy Wood explains how to harness friction to make good habits easier and bad ones harder.
open.substack.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:41 PM
How can understanding “friction” in decision making help you break bad habits and reinforce good ones? I’m delighted to share a Q&A with the brilliant psychologist and best-selling author Professor Wendy Wood on this topic in the latest Milkman Delivers! open.substack.com/pub/katymilk...
It wouldn’t be the #sjdm conference without a family dinner! I love this annual tradition of a meal with all of my current and former Wharton PhD students and my students’ students. Thanksgiving came early for me ❤️
November 23, 2025 at 12:48 PM
It wouldn’t be the #sjdm conference without a family dinner! I love this annual tradition of a meal with all of my current and former Wharton PhD students and my students’ students. Thanksgiving came early for me ❤️
I'm excited to share access to a video of the conversation @angeladuckworth.bsky.social & I hosted at Wharton w/ our brilliant friends @rthaler.bsky.social & @aleximas.bsky.social about their new book THE WINNER'S CURSE & how behavioral econ has evolved in the last 30 years. youtu.be/hH8UgQb-x4A?...
The Anomalies That Changed Economics | Richard Thaler and Alex Imas
YouTube video by Behavior Change For Good Initiative
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November 18, 2025 at 2:58 PM
I'm excited to share access to a video of the conversation @angeladuckworth.bsky.social & I hosted at Wharton w/ our brilliant friends @rthaler.bsky.social & @aleximas.bsky.social about their new book THE WINNER'S CURSE & how behavioral econ has evolved in the last 30 years. youtu.be/hH8UgQb-x4A?...
Alex Chan shares an updated take on how much opt-out organ donation matters. Does switching to this policy actually increase organs donated? Only in countries where consent is interpreted strictly (without requiring the additional consent of next of kin). @pennchibe.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Alex Chan shares an updated take on how much opt-out organ donation matters. Does switching to this policy actually increase organs donated? Only in countries where consent is interpreted strictly (without requiring the additional consent of next of kin). @pennchibe.bsky.social
Great talk from Stefano Della Vigna at @pennchibe.bsky.social conference about forecasts of social science experiments’ effects. We expect effects that are roughly 2x as big as we get.
November 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Great talk from Stefano Della Vigna at @pennchibe.bsky.social conference about forecasts of social science experiments’ effects. We expect effects that are roughly 2x as big as we get.
Just fyi that our registration link went down for a couple of hours, but it’s working again and we’d love it if you joined us! Apologies for the hassle!
If you’re in Philly, don’t miss this special event tomorrow at Penn! Stanford Professor and McArthur “genius” award winner Jennifer Eberhardt will give a talk on Wednesday, November 12, at 4:30 pm. See flyer for info!
Register: bit.ly/4qF14dj
Register: bit.ly/4qF14dj
November 11, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Just fyi that our registration link went down for a couple of hours, but it’s working again and we’d love it if you joined us! Apologies for the hassle!
If you’re in Philly, don’t miss this special event tomorrow at Penn! Stanford Professor and McArthur “genius” award winner Jennifer Eberhardt will give a talk on Wednesday, November 12, at 4:30 pm. See flyer for info!
Register: bit.ly/4qF14dj
Register: bit.ly/4qF14dj
November 11, 2025 at 8:03 PM
If you’re in Philly, don’t miss this special event tomorrow at Penn! Stanford Professor and McArthur “genius” award winner Jennifer Eberhardt will give a talk on Wednesday, November 12, at 4:30 pm. See flyer for info!
Register: bit.ly/4qF14dj
Register: bit.ly/4qF14dj
If you’re in Philly we have another great event coming up at Penn next week. Join us for a special talk by Stanford Prof. and @macfound.org “genius” award winner Jennifer Eberhardt on Wednesday, 11/12 at 4:30 pm. More details below.
Register: bit.ly/4qF14dj
Register: bit.ly/4qF14dj
November 6, 2025 at 12:00 AM
If you’re in Philly we have another great event coming up at Penn next week. Join us for a special talk by Stanford Prof. and @macfound.org “genius” award winner Jennifer Eberhardt on Wednesday, 11/12 at 4:30 pm. More details below.
Register: bit.ly/4qF14dj
Register: bit.ly/4qF14dj
I love seeing my friends’ books in the airport when I travel! Snapped this in NC earlier today. I hope you’ll join me and the author, @corinnelow.com Mon 11/3 at 4 pm at Wharton in Jon M Huntsman Hall G06 for a live interview about her book, Judd Kessler’s, and how econ can improve your life!
November 2, 2025 at 6:29 PM
I love seeing my friends’ books in the airport when I travel! Snapped this in NC earlier today. I hope you’ll join me and the author, @corinnelow.com Mon 11/3 at 4 pm at Wharton in Jon M Huntsman Hall G06 for a live interview about her book, Judd Kessler’s, and how econ can improve your life!
In Philly? Come join me on Mon 11/3 at 4 PM at Wharton: I’ll interview my fellow Wharton Profs @corinnelow.com and Judd Kessler about their fantastic new books, HAVING IT ALL and LUCKY BY DESIGN. The first 200 attendees will get free books! RSVP here: bit.ly/4hop005
October 28, 2025 at 6:36 PM
In Philly? Come join me on Mon 11/3 at 4 PM at Wharton: I’ll interview my fellow Wharton Profs @corinnelow.com and Judd Kessler about their fantastic new books, HAVING IT ALL and LUCKY BY DESIGN. The first 200 attendees will get free books! RSVP here: bit.ly/4hop005
Don’t miss the incredible Amy Finkelstein of MIT on Zoom this Wed, 10/29 @ 12 PM ET delivering the @pennchibe.bsky.social x @bcfginitiative.bsky.social fall virtual keynote lecture! I’ll co-moderate w/ Kevin Volpp as she discusses facts and fallacies about US healthcare. Register here bit.ly/3VIvfC2
October 27, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Don’t miss the incredible Amy Finkelstein of MIT on Zoom this Wed, 10/29 @ 12 PM ET delivering the @pennchibe.bsky.social x @bcfginitiative.bsky.social fall virtual keynote lecture! I’ll co-moderate w/ Kevin Volpp as she discusses facts and fallacies about US healthcare. Register here bit.ly/3VIvfC2
Wouldn't it be great to gather top social science journal editors + experts on fraud-prevention to discuss better ways to fraud-proof our field @ the National Academies? This is happening! Step 1 is creating an organizing committee. Submit nominees by 11/7:
www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/enh...
www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/enh...
www.nationalacademies.org
October 24, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Wouldn't it be great to gather top social science journal editors + experts on fraud-prevention to discuss better ways to fraud-proof our field @ the National Academies? This is happening! Step 1 is creating an organizing committee. Submit nominees by 11/7:
www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/enh...
www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/enh...
How is self-control defined? Does self-control early in life predict later success? If you show high self-control at work, will you exhibit high self-control everywhere? Learn the answers from @angeladuckworth.bsky.social on a new episode of the #Choiceology podcast 🦻
www.schwab.com/learn/story/...
www.schwab.com/learn/story/...
Charles Schwab
www.schwab.com
October 22, 2025 at 8:18 PM
How is self-control defined? Does self-control early in life predict later success? If you show high self-control at work, will you exhibit high self-control everywhere? Learn the answers from @angeladuckworth.bsky.social on a new episode of the #Choiceology podcast 🦻
www.schwab.com/learn/story/...
www.schwab.com/learn/story/...
Happy pub day to THE WINNER'S CURSE by @rthaler.bsky.social + @aleximas.bsky.social!
The original (1992) version of this book changed my life -- it's the reason I study judgment and decision making. For a preview of the new edition, check out my Q&A w/ the authors t.co/n3ThOxpJak
The original (1992) version of this book changed my life -- it's the reason I study judgment and decision making. For a preview of the new edition, check out my Q&A w/ the authors t.co/n3ThOxpJak
October 21, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Happy pub day to THE WINNER'S CURSE by @rthaler.bsky.social + @aleximas.bsky.social!
The original (1992) version of this book changed my life -- it's the reason I study judgment and decision making. For a preview of the new edition, check out my Q&A w/ the authors t.co/n3ThOxpJak
The original (1992) version of this book changed my life -- it's the reason I study judgment and decision making. For a preview of the new edition, check out my Q&A w/ the authors t.co/n3ThOxpJak
I got my flu shot and covid booster today at cvs pharmacy and I’m feeling great (bring it on, virus season; you won’t slow me down!). These vaccines are waiting for you too!
October 17, 2025 at 6:50 PM
I got my flu shot and covid booster today at cvs pharmacy and I’m feeling great (bring it on, virus season; you won’t slow me down!). These vaccines are waiting for you too!
Join us live next Thursday, 10/23, if you’re in the philly area. Otherwise, keep an eye on our YouTube channel!
Next Week: Don’t miss @angeladuckworth.bsky.social & @katymilkman.bsky.social in conversation with Nobel Laureate @rthaler.bsky.social and Professor @aleximas.bsky.social about their new book, The Winner’s Curse.
📅 Thurs Oct 23 | 4-5PM
📍 Huntsman Hall G06
📩RSVP: https://bit.ly/4nbI9EG
📅 Thurs Oct 23 | 4-5PM
📍 Huntsman Hall G06
📩RSVP: https://bit.ly/4nbI9EG
October 16, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Join us live next Thursday, 10/23, if you’re in the philly area. Otherwise, keep an eye on our YouTube channel!
Reposted by Katy Milkman
📢POSTDOC POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT📢
@nourkteily.bsky.social & I are recruiting a postdoc in the #LitowitzCenter for Enlightened Disagreement. We seek research excellence regarding navigating conflict.
Application deadline: Nov. 17.
Salary: ~$80k.
facultyrecruiting.northwestern.edu/apply/MjQzNw==
@nourkteily.bsky.social & I are recruiting a postdoc in the #LitowitzCenter for Enlightened Disagreement. We seek research excellence regarding navigating conflict.
Application deadline: Nov. 17.
Salary: ~$80k.
facultyrecruiting.northwestern.edu/apply/MjQzNw==
Northwestern Faculty Search -
facultyrecruiting.northwestern.edu
October 5, 2025 at 6:24 PM
📢POSTDOC POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT📢
@nourkteily.bsky.social & I are recruiting a postdoc in the #LitowitzCenter for Enlightened Disagreement. We seek research excellence regarding navigating conflict.
Application deadline: Nov. 17.
Salary: ~$80k.
facultyrecruiting.northwestern.edu/apply/MjQzNw==
@nourkteily.bsky.social & I are recruiting a postdoc in the #LitowitzCenter for Enlightened Disagreement. We seek research excellence regarding navigating conflict.
Application deadline: Nov. 17.
Salary: ~$80k.
facultyrecruiting.northwestern.edu/apply/MjQzNw==
Congratulations to my brilliant Wharton colleague + collaborator Judd Kessler on this week’s publication of LUCKY BY DESIGN! Let Judd give you the tools to succeed when competing for a restaurant reservation, concert tix or even your dream job.
Get your copy: a.co/d/cxNcrL1
Get your copy: a.co/d/cxNcrL1
October 13, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Congratulations to my brilliant Wharton colleague + collaborator Judd Kessler on this week’s publication of LUCKY BY DESIGN! Let Judd give you the tools to succeed when competing for a restaurant reservation, concert tix or even your dream job.
Get your copy: a.co/d/cxNcrL1
Get your copy: a.co/d/cxNcrL1
Reposted by Katy Milkman
Interested in working on research with @katymilkman.bsky.social & @angeladuckworth.bsky.social to promote #BehaviorChange? Apply to our full-time Pre-Doc Researcher position, ideal for anyone considering a PhD! June ‘26 start: bit.ly/3J2UJaq
October 9, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Interested in working on research with @katymilkman.bsky.social & @angeladuckworth.bsky.social to promote #BehaviorChange? Apply to our full-time Pre-Doc Researcher position, ideal for anyone considering a PhD! June ‘26 start: bit.ly/3J2UJaq
Join thousands of other participants in our Health Daily Challenge, a program built at Wharton/Penn that we’re offering in partnership with CNN.
Join at: healthdailyquiz.org
Join at: healthdailyquiz.org
October 9, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Join thousands of other participants in our Health Daily Challenge, a program built at Wharton/Penn that we’re offering in partnership with CNN.
Join at: healthdailyquiz.org
Join at: healthdailyquiz.org
What's the difference between a growth and a fixed mindset? What are the benefits of adopting a growth mindset for performance? A new episode of the #Choiceology podcast featuring psychology Professor @marycmurphy.bsky.social
answers these questions and many more.
www.schwab.com/learn/story/...
answers these questions and many more.
www.schwab.com/learn/story/...
Charles Schwab
www.schwab.com
October 7, 2025 at 9:42 PM
What's the difference between a growth and a fixed mindset? What are the benefits of adopting a growth mindset for performance? A new episode of the #Choiceology podcast featuring psychology Professor @marycmurphy.bsky.social
answers these questions and many more.
www.schwab.com/learn/story/...
answers these questions and many more.
www.schwab.com/learn/story/...
NYC, 10/4 @ 2 pm: Get tickets to see THIS MUCH I KNOW featuring a special, 1-time post-show Q&A w/ me about behavioral science. This play was inspired by Kahneman’s Thinking, Fast and Slow and is a must-see for all behavioral science junkies: www.59e59.org/shows/buy-ti...
October 2, 2025 at 7:19 PM
NYC, 10/4 @ 2 pm: Get tickets to see THIS MUCH I KNOW featuring a special, 1-time post-show Q&A w/ me about behavioral science. This play was inspired by Kahneman’s Thinking, Fast and Slow and is a must-see for all behavioral science junkies: www.59e59.org/shows/buy-ti...
Congratulations to my Wharton colleague @corinnelow.com on her fantastic new book HAVING IT ALL, which is a must read for women everywhere who are trying to juggle all the things. a.co/d/6v3ZNp2
October 1, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Congratulations to my Wharton colleague @corinnelow.com on her fantastic new book HAVING IT ALL, which is a must read for women everywhere who are trying to juggle all the things. a.co/d/6v3ZNp2
🚨NEW PAPER ALERT🚨
Can reminder emails compel Americans to save? We ran a 2 million person megastudy with a large US bank to find out. Our results published today in @pnasnexus.org suggest that the answer is: yes, probably, a little. 🧵
👀 the paper: academic.oup.com/pnasnexus/ar...
Can reminder emails compel Americans to save? We ran a 2 million person megastudy with a large US bank to find out. Our results published today in @pnasnexus.org suggest that the answer is: yes, probably, a little. 🧵
👀 the paper: academic.oup.com/pnasnexus/ar...
September 30, 2025 at 10:29 PM
🚨NEW PAPER ALERT🚨
Can reminder emails compel Americans to save? We ran a 2 million person megastudy with a large US bank to find out. Our results published today in @pnasnexus.org suggest that the answer is: yes, probably, a little. 🧵
👀 the paper: academic.oup.com/pnasnexus/ar...
Can reminder emails compel Americans to save? We ran a 2 million person megastudy with a large US bank to find out. Our results published today in @pnasnexus.org suggest that the answer is: yes, probably, a little. 🧵
👀 the paper: academic.oup.com/pnasnexus/ar...
Reposted by Katy Milkman
‼️Event Alert‼️ Join @angeladuckworth.bsky.social & @katymilkman.bsky.social for a conversation with Nobel Prize winning economist @rthaler.bsky.social and Professor @aleximas.bsky.social about their new book, The Winner’s Curse.
📅 Thurs, Oct 23 | 4-5PM
📍 Huntsman Hall G06
📩RSVP: bit.ly/4nbI9EG
📅 Thurs, Oct 23 | 4-5PM
📍 Huntsman Hall G06
📩RSVP: bit.ly/4nbI9EG
September 29, 2025 at 1:44 PM
‼️Event Alert‼️ Join @angeladuckworth.bsky.social & @katymilkman.bsky.social for a conversation with Nobel Prize winning economist @rthaler.bsky.social and Professor @aleximas.bsky.social about their new book, The Winner’s Curse.
📅 Thurs, Oct 23 | 4-5PM
📍 Huntsman Hall G06
📩RSVP: bit.ly/4nbI9EG
📅 Thurs, Oct 23 | 4-5PM
📍 Huntsman Hall G06
📩RSVP: bit.ly/4nbI9EG