A Key to Unraveling the Quarterlife Crisis

Here’s a fascinating article in the NY TIMES about a test conducted by Dr. Ariely, a professor of behavioral economics from M.I.T., who created a game that measured how people weigh options and make decisions. Dr. Ariely’s findings might be a key component in understanding why the “quarterlife crisis” is such a growing, persistent phenomenon. Please make sure to play the game first before reading the article (registration required).

Here’s the game: PredictablyIrrational.com Game

Here’s the article: NYTimes Article