Prior research found correlations between reflection test performance and philosophical tendencies among laypeople. In two large studies (total N = 1299)—one pre-registered—many of these were replicated in a sample that included both laypeople philosophers. For example, predicted preferring atheism over theism instrumental harm avoidance on the trolley problem. However, most reflection-philosop...

Considering the recent medicalization of death, importance preparing both laypersons and medical students to have meaningful end-of-life conversations, which is among objectives death education, will grow. The Act Hospice Palliative Care Decisions on Life-Sustaining Treatment for Patients at End Life provided a new source momentum education professionals, as widely recognized. However, problems...

Multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) is well suited to address complex public policy problems but could benefit from new tools involve many laypeople. Online information on specialized topics be more engaging by including game elements. This paper reports an experiment that assessed a gamified interface (1) inform laypeople about the objectives consider in wastewater management decisions, (2...

Theories that reject the existence of altruism presume that emotional benefits serve as ulterior motives for doing good deeds. These theories argue that even in the absence of material and reputational benefits, individuals reap utility from the feelings associated with doing good. In response to this normative view of altruism, this article examines the descriptive question of whether laypeopl...