Stories by Ozgun Atasoy

Ozgun Atasoy is a doctoral candidate in the Department of Marketing at Boston University School of Management. His research focuses on financial decision-making and the effects of deception on the deceiver and the target.

Mind

Going from Good to Great with Complex Tasks

From piano to public speaking, there is an ideal way for a performer to stay engaged

December 31, 2013 — Ozgun Atasoy

Mind

Your Thoughts Can Release Abilities Beyond Normal Limits

Better vision, stronger muscles—expectations can have surprising effects, research finds

August 13, 2013 — Ozgun Atasoy

Mind

Twitter Makes Crowds Less Predictable

The protests in Turkey demonstrate the social physics of highly connected crowds

June 18, 2013 — Ozgun Atasoy

Behavior & Society

You Are Less Beautiful Than You Think

Dove's viral video gets it wrong

May 21, 2013 — Ozgun Atasoy

Mind

How Your Language Affects Your Wealth and Health

An international study suggests languages shape how we think about the future, and how we plan for it

March 19, 2013 — Ozgun Atasoy