Roman Family Center for Decision Research

Join us on March 31 and April 1 for #UChicagoGivingDay! When you support the @CDR_Booth (@ChicagoBooth), you help advance the science of decision making and contribute to important discoveries that impact everyday life. #behavioralscience Make your 🎁 at chicagobooth.edu/giving-day

While not yet available in the U.S., audiences in Germany and France can watch online, and you can watch the trailer here: bit.ly/4spZooB 🔗 Pre-order Epley’s forthcoming book - A Little More Social: bit.ly/46YKmgF 🔗Read more: chicagobooth.edu/research/roman…

Epley explores the science behind social connection, revealing why we often underestimate its transformative power and how even brief, meaningful conversations can positively impact our #happiness and health.

We’re excited to spotlight the new documentary, “Friendship – A Superpower?”, featuring our Faculty Director, Professor Nicholas Epley (@ChicagoBooth). @UChicago @UChicagoAlumni @BoothAlumniClub @chicagoboothrev

Can a "good" lie increase trust? In this Q&A, Chicago Booth’s Emma Levine discusses our complicated relationship with the truth. @CDR_Booth ms.spr.ly/6019QVWVx

This can matter for survey results. Platforms with more AI failures estimated less disapproval of using AI to complete surveys. Excluding potential AI agents reduced those differences (vs. humans at Mindworks @CDR_Booth).

Want to learn more about our behavioral science lab and interactive discovery center in downtown Chicago? Visit us and see how your mind works! 🧠 Schedule your visit: chicagobooth.edu/mindworks

A huge thank you to the nearly 200 researchers and fellow #SPSP2026 attendees who joined us for the Evening Reception at Mindworks! We loved seeing everyone explore our interactive exhibits, connect with fellow researchers and participate in behavioral science studies.

📩 Stay up to date on behavioral science research, events, and programs. Sign up for emails from the #RFCDR: #signup" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">chicagobooth.edu/research/roman…

Tristan’s research revealed that non-White workers experience higher cancellation rates than their White peers, leading to more disrupted schedules and extra effort to stay afloat. The study also explored how platform design and customer habits influence these disparities.

Ever wondered how on-demand labor platforms might unintentionally amplify inequality? Or what happens when customers, not companies, are in the driver’s seat of work allocation? #BehavioralScience

Hello from the culture pre-conference! 👋 Great to see a packed house. #SPSP2026

📚 GIVEAWAY ALERT! 📚 Ready to connect a little deeper? Here’s your chance to get an early look at Nicholas Epley’s new book, A LITTLE MORE SOCIAL. Fifteen advance galleys are available through a Goodreads giveaway! 👉 Enter the @Goodreads Giveaway: goodreads.com/giveaway/show/…

🚌 Free Shuttle: A Mindworks shuttle will run continuously between McCormick Convention Center and Mindworks from 3 PM to 9 PM. Arrive or depart whenever works for you! *This event is open to all #SPSP2026 attendees and members of the #RFCDR community.

Are you heading to the @SPSPnews Annual Convention this week? Don't miss the Evening Reception at Mindworks, Chicago’s only public #behavioralscience discovery center! 🎟️ RSVP today! bit.ly/4bUYfjr 🗓️ February 26, 2026 | 7:00–9:00 PM 📍 224 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL

At today’s Behavioral Science Workshop, Christian Unkelbach (@UniCologne) presented "Truth and Trust or: The interpersonal challenge of correcting false information." 📩 Get updates on behavioral science research and programs. Sign up for #RFCDR emails: #signup" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">chicagobooth.edu/research/roman…

Why do people stick to false beliefs, even when shown clear evidence? What impact does it have on trust when we try to correct someone’s misinformation? #BehavioralScience

"Research suggests that the average American is part of something called the exhausted majority: We’re not trying to yell at each other on social media or across the dinner table. We just want to get through our lives, have reasonable interactions, and enjoy an economy and a society that works." - Ohio State University's @kurtjgray at a @CDR_Booth event ms.spr.ly/6019QRVMV