Maslow Didn’t Create the Pyramid

The popular hierarchy of needs is incorrect and inaccurate

Andy Chan

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In 1943, the paper “A Theory of Human Motivation” was published in Psychological Review. A ripple of effects came after that lasted throughout time and its impact can be seen across multiple industries. Abraham Maslow, the author of the paper, proposed a theory named the “Hierarchy of Needs”, cementing his name…

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Andy Chan

Product design @ Delivery Hero. I write about pretty much anything I want to write. Posting every Friday.