What Tynan thinks about behavioural science
American writer and long-term traveller. Blogs at tynan.com about travel, owning few possessions, habits and the gear he carries; author of Superhuman by Habit and Make It Big.
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2 dated positions, 2026, in their own words. Our reading of what Tynan has said — not written or endorsed by them.
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Our readingThe perceived danger of bears to hikers is exaggerated in order to enforce safe food-storage habits
Their wordsI think the danger of bears is exaggerated to make sure people do smart things like hanging/locking up food so that bears don't become an actual problem.
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Their wordsI think the danger of bears is exaggerated to make sure people do smart things like hanging/locking up food so that bears don't become an actual problem.