Tomomi Tanaka
tomomitanaka.bsky.social
Tomomi Tanaka
@tomomitanaka.bsky.social
Behavioral Economist. Adjunct Prof @ Kindai Univ, Behavioral Science Adviser @ BEworks. Ex World Bank Senior Economist, Asst Prof @ Arizona State Univ
Behavioral Economics & AI: My Perspective
Having transitioned from academia to tech, I’ve seen how behavioral economics helps us understand human-AI interactions. This intersection shapes how we design AI systems, which is why I focus on behavioral science and AI in my work. Your Thoughts?
February 9, 2025 at 4:44 PM
3. The Cognitive Revolution in Economics
Behavioral economists draw on neuroscience and psychology, but are they truly integrating these fields—or just selecting findings to fit existing models?
Future work should take cognitive processes seriously, not force psychology into economic frameworks.
February 9, 2025 at 4:44 PM
2. Machine Learning
Advances in machine learning and AI help researchers identify which behavioral interventions work best.
Mega-studies—large-scale field experiments testing multiple interventions—are reshaping behavioral science by identifying scalable interventions beyond lab experiments.
February 9, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Behavioral Economics 3.0: The next phase will integrate insights from neuroscience, psychology, and cognitive science into economic models. Expect deeper exploration into attention, memory, and motivation as fundamental drivers of decision-making.
February 9, 2025 at 4:44 PM
1. From Anomalies to Integration
Behavioral Economics 1.0: Focused on identifying "anomalies" that challenged classical economic models.
Behavioral Economics 2.0: Developed frameworks like prospect theory, hyperbolic discounting, and social preferences to unify these anomalies.
February 9, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Thank you! It was a pleasure talking with you as well. Looking forward to catching up again soon!
February 9, 2025 at 4:29 PM