Applying Behavioral Science Theory with David G. Rand

BEworks Conversations with David G. Rand: Behavioral Science, Theory, and Application For more information about this episode, including the full transcript, visit our blog at https://blog.beworks.com/becurious/beworks-conversations-with-david-rand-the-role-of-behavioral-science-in-the-era-of-covid-19 This episode of the BEworks Conversation series features a discussion with David G. Rand. David is the Erwin H. Schell Professor and an Associate Professor of Management Science and Brain and Cognitive Sciences at MIT Sloan and the Director of the Human Cooperation Laboratory and the Applied Cooperation Team. ----more----In this conversation David and Kelly discuss:

• The evolution of David’s scientific career from biology to behavioral science
• The importance of bridging the gap between theory and application in behavioral science
• Misinformation and Polarization around COVID-19