Think Better Speaker Series

The Think Better speaker series welcomes leading scholars and practitioners to discuss how insights from behavioral science affect society, shape policy, impact business, and improve individual lives.

The topics are relevant to anyone interested in understanding why people think, judge, choose, and act as they do.

2026-2027 Series

Nicholas Epley

October 21, 2026

Nicholas Epley
John Templeton Keller Distinguished Service Professor of Behavioral Science and Neubauer Family Faculty Fellow, University of Chicago Booth School of Business

October 21, 2026
Liz Dunn Headshot

March 3, 2027

Elizabeth Dunn
Professor of Social Psychology, University of British Columbia (UBC)

March 3, 2027
Nir Halevy headshot

April 28, 2027

Nir Halevy
Professor of Organizational Behavior, Stanford University

April 28, 2027

Previous Think Better Speakers

ThinkBetter_Alex Imas

Think Better with Alex Imas

Alex Imas (Chicago Booth) sat down with Devin Pope for an insightful discussion exploring the quirky anomalies that reveal why humans fall short of rational expectations.

Think Better with Alex Imas
Think Better with Oishi event

Think Better with Shige Oishi

Shige Oishi (University of Chicago) explored how happiness, meaning, and psychological richness guide our choices and contribute to a fulfilling life.

Think Better with Shige Oishi

Think Better with Kurt Gray

Kurt Gray (Ohio State University) shared insights on what fuels outrage, morality, and political division, and how behavioral science can help us find common ground.

Think Better with Kurt Gray

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Contact Us

For general inquiries or additional information about the RF-CDR, please email us, or contact:

The Roman Family Center for Decision Research
University of Chicago
Booth School of Business
5807 South Woodlawn Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60637
Phone: 773.834.9857
Fax: 773.834.9134

PIMCO Decision Research Labs

If you have questions or need to contact the lab staff, contact us at cdrlabs@chicagobooth.edu.