Richard Flaste
Writer and former newspaper editor
Richard Flaste is a writer who used to be a science and health editor at the New York Times. He co-wrote Why We Do What We Do with psychologist Edward L. Deci.
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About Richard Flaste
Richard Flaste is a writer who previously edited science and health coverage at the New York Times. He worked with social psychologist Edward L. Deci on Why We Do What We Do, published in 1995. The book looks at what motivates people and how encouraging a person's sense of autonomy can help. It considers students, workers and families.