Jess Whittlestone

PhD student, Warwick Business School, Oxford

Jess Whittlestone is a PhD student in behavioural science at Warwick Business School and lives in Oxford. Her work has been published in Vox and Quartz, among others.

Written by Jess Whittlestone

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Knowledge

When the truth hurts

The truth about health or personal relationships can entail pain and regret. Is it sometimes better to stay in the dark?

Jess Whittlestone