News in Brief There’s a Name for That: Willpower Paradox A large body of research indicates that internal motivations are more effective than external ones when it comes… Pacific Standard Staff
Economics How to Bolster Your Willpower at the Supermarket New research finds grocery shoppers who carry grocery baskets are more likely to purchase unhealthy food than those pushing a shopping cart. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Simply Irresistible Ancient Greek wanderers knew something modern mortgage agents and serial snackers don't: It's easy to overestimate your willpower to resist. Joan Melcher