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How We Make Decisions During a Pandemic

‘The idea is if people just have information, then they will make the rational choice. And that’s just wrong.’

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Katherine Harmon Courage
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Wed, 07/01/2020 - 12:02
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This story was originally published by Knowable Magazine.

From mask wearing to physical distancing, individuals wield a lot of power in how the coronavirus outbreak plays out. Behavioral experts reveal what might be prompting people to act—or not.

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With many states and towns lifting strict stay-at-home orders, people are faced with a growing number of new decisions. Mundane logistical questions—Should I go get my hair cut? When can I picnic with friends? What should I wear to the hardware store?—during the Covid-19 pandemic carry implications for personal and public health, in some cases life-or-death ones.

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