Psychology says people who press the elevator repeatedly are not necessarily impatient: It is about craving control during tiny moments of uncertainty

The elevator button is just one example of a broader psychological pattern. The key insight is that people are often not ...
Fast Company

Everyone’s terrified of elevators during COVID-19. Could these magic buttons help?

During the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s not fun to be anywhere with strangers. But by far the worst situation is the elevator. You’re trapped in a small box, and you have to touch shared buttons to get to ...
Newsweek

Why Do We Repeatedly Press The Elevator Button?

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Editor's note: This column is part of 'Why Do We?' — a weekly video ...