Chapter
Tipping at Uber
33:45 - 39:55 (06:09)
The way tipping works at Uber includes the fact that people are more likely to tip more when it is face-to-face compared to when it is anonymous, and the prompt to tip only comes up after the ride is done when removed from the driver.
Clips
In this episode, John and economist Emily Oster discuss the psychology of tipping and how computer generated restaurant checks have changed over time.
33:45 - 35:20 (01:34)
Summary
In this episode, John and economist Emily Oster discuss the psychology of tipping and how computer generated restaurant checks have changed over time. They talk about the effect of face-to-face interactions and anonymity on tipping habits, as well as the impact of larger bills on tipping percentages.
ChapterTipping at Uber
Episode#566: John List — A Master Economist on Strategic Quitting, How to Practice Theory of Mind, Learnings from Uber, Optimizations to Boost Donations, the Primitives of Decision-Making, and How Field Experiments Reveal Hidden Realities
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Dan Ariely talks about his conversation with Jeff Bezos and the importance of using the world as a laboratory to make it a better place.
35:20 - 37:54 (02:34)
Summary
Dan Ariely talks about his conversation with Jeff Bezos and the importance of using the world as a laboratory to make it a better place. Additionally, he mentions a new feature for tipping that simplifies the process by showing predefined percentage options.
ChapterTipping at Uber
Episode#566: John List — A Master Economist on Strategic Quitting, How to Practice Theory of Mind, Learnings from Uber, Optimizations to Boost Donations, the Primitives of Decision-Making, and How Field Experiments Reveal Hidden Realities
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The need to publish in academic journals posed as a hindrance for a potential hire who is an academic and wanted to solve the world's problems, not just the company's problems.
37:54 - 39:55 (02:00)
Summary
The need to publish in academic journals posed as a hindrance for a potential hire who is an academic and wanted to solve the world's problems, not just the company's problems. However, this constraint resulted in two academic papers on the economics of tipping.