Behavior Modification

Restaurant Spurs Uproar and Risks Being Closed Down for Defying Virus Orders

The sign in front of the Apple Bistro announces that social distancing is not practiced and that “oxygen deprivation” masks and “dirty germ spreader” gloves are not worn. Many people have left negative reviews and complained on Yelp about the policy, but there also are many who are rallying to support the restaurant.

MIT Technocrats Propose Basing Urban Planning and Housing on Social Behavior

Researchers from MIT want to change urban planning and local zoning laws, throwing out rules in favor of a technology-based system, using algorithms and blockchain, that assigns 'tokens' or points for the desired social behavior. They propose a sliding scale for housing, to make neighborhoods "vibrant," instead of allowing people to live where they choose.