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In my work as a behavioral designer, I come across important stories on how psychology influences our behavior. Every week, I share my round-up of the most important stories at the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. I hope you enjoy them!
Habits Are Overrated (NirAndFar) Trying to build a habit is often a self-defeating trap. Building a habit for the wrong behavior is like trying to hammer in a nail with a screwdriver.
Need Motivation? Make a Price Pact [AUDIO] (Podcast) This highly effective technique harnesses the power of “loss aversion” to help you reach your goals.
When Your Authority Fluctuates Throughout the Day (Harvard Business Review) Power experiences at work can fluctuate on a day-to-day basis. This fluctuation can come at a cost: decreased well-being
The Package Is the Message (The Atlantic) The experience of opening and handling a purchase can be more important than the thing itself.
The Scientific Cost of Immigrant Quotas (Marginal Revolution) One intended consequence of immigrant quotas was that the number of immigrant scientists declined resulting in America missing out on great innovations.
This is Personal: The Do’s and Don’ts of Personalization in Tech (The Decision Lab) Many companies now use “personalization” to curate consumer experience to make it more customized.
Happy reading!
- Nir
