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Evolutionary consumerism and baby boomers lack passion for exercise

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Posted on August 8, 2014

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  • Gad Saad, professor in the Department of Marketing, appeared on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast to discuss his research on evolution and consumerism. Saad’s research about the“framing effect” appeared in the Qatar Tribune and The Times of India. 

  • Research conducted by James Gavin, professor in the Department of Applied Human Sciences, showed that despite baby boomers going to the gym regularly, they are doing so without passion, which may impact long term commitment. The research is featured in Malay Mail Online, Zee News, India TV, NTD and Yahoo! News Philippines.