sheana_ahlqvist

Just came here to say the same thing. Very odd

Those demographic correlates of race are already illegal as substitutes in similar domains (like qualifying for a mortgage). If they aren't illegal already for (e.g.,) landlords, it seems like an easy expansion of current regulations.

Episode covers how can FinTech leverage behavioral economics to help people become more financially secure.

I was surpised at how many common practices of "money saving" apps are not supported by scientific research (or in some cases, just don't make any sense for those in more extreme poverty)

"obviously this has to be done on people without drug experience, because the effects are rather easy to tell apart by drug users"

Interestingly, the subjective experience of having a "high" seems to be somewhat learned through prior experiences. Testing on people without drug experience may not be the accurate test one might want and assume.

Yes! Although that assumes a third party managing the digital space, which McDonalds might still have to allow.