Vast databases of names and personal information, sold to thieves by large publicly traded companies, have put almost anyone within reach of fraudulent telemarketers. Charles Duhigg companydatabasefraudulent Change image and share on social
It is often difficult to definitively link a specific instance of disease to one particular cause, like water pollution. Even when tests show that drinking water is polluted, it can be hard to pinpoint the source of the contamination. Charles Duhigg contaminationdefinitivelydifficult share on social
Back when Detroit was the head of auto manufacturing, it was clear where profits were created. Right? A car was made in Detroit. There was little argument that you could make that some of the money from that should be sent overseas to Ireland. Charles Duhigg argumentautoback share on social
Every habit is made of three parts... a cue, a routine and a habit. Most people focus on the routine and behavior, but these cues and rewards are really the way you make something into a habit. Charles Duhigg behaviorcuefocus Change image and share on social
Public employee unions, in their defense, say politicians have unfairly made them into simplistic bogeymen, responsible for problems that have myriad causes. Not all government workers receive generous pensions, they note. Charles Duhigg bogeymandefenseemployee share on social
Teenagers ultimately don't mind belonging to a group, because there's always the opportunity to eventually become someone new. The elderly, by definition, are running out of opportunities for reinvention. Charles Duhigg belongdefinitionelderly share on social
It's an open secret that if a debtor is willing to wait long enough, he can probably get away with paying almost nothing, as long as he doesn't mind hurting his credit score. Charles Duhigg creditdebtorhurt Change image and share on social
Many environmental advocates argue that agricultural pollution will be reduced only through stronger federal laws. Charles Duhigg advocateagriculturalargue Change image and share on social
Candy bar companies, through commercials, have tied their products to low-energy cues, transforming what was once a dessert into a pick-me-up for cubicle dwellers. Charles Duhigg barcandycommercial Change image and share on social
Because the fees associated with a reverse mortgage are high, such loans make sense only for borrowers who expect to live in their home for a number of years. Charles Duhigg borrowerexpectfee Change image and share on social
