[pp.int.general] Can we really make evidence based policies?

[Cal.]

On 10 October 2013 16:46, Martin Stolze <pirate.martin at stolze.cc> wrote:
> To imply that people are less rational actors is pretty bold, because it
> completely rejects the idea that people may not do what is logical in favor
> of what is advantageous to them.

well, the complete article is in my reading list.

but, from the journalist's summarization, it doesn't appear to
question actions; I see it focused on thinking and beliefs -- that is
a strong difference, people don't always have to deal with
consequences from their thoughts.