Podcast appearances and mentions of David Halpern

Hello, I'm Granger Forson – you can find me at www.bizsmart-gloucestershire.co.uk or look me up on LinkedIn. In today's episode, we shine a spotlight on the entrepreneurial journey of the remarkable Catherine Frankpitt, founder and Managing Director of Strike Communications.   Catherine has built a “small but mighty” PR agency dedicated to “comms for good.” What does that mean? It's her creative way of describing how she elevates charities and not-for-profits by telling their stories authentically and powerfully, ensuring that important causes reach the right audiences.   From navigating the pandemic just weeks after launching, to bringing together a team that mirrors her passion for positive social impact, Catherine's journey is a testament to strategic thinking and perseverance. She explains how being lean allows her agency to remain agile while delivering results that truly matter, especially in the charitable sector.   We also touch on the art of leadership in a growing team. Catherine candidly shares her lessons learned in people management and how striking the right balance between flexibility and accountability is crucial for success.   This conversation will leave you feeling inspired by Catherine's drive to make the world a better place through strategic storytelling. I'm certain you'll pick up a few gems on how to build a purposeful business while staying true to your core values.   To ensure you don't miss any inspirational future episodes do subscribe to ScaleUp Radio wherever you like to listen to your podcasts.   So, let's now dive into the inspiring journey of small but mighty, comms for good and creative problem-solving with Catherine.   Scaling up your business isn't easy, and can be a little daunting. Let ScaleUp Radio make it a little easier for you. With guests who have been where you are now, and can offer their thoughts and advice on several aspects of business. ScaleUp Radio is the business podcast you've been waiting for.   If you would like to be a guest on ScaleUp Radio, please click here: https://bizsmarts.co.uk/scaleupradio/kevin   You can get in touch with Granger here: grangerf@biz-smart.co.uk   Book a call with Granger - 30 minutes value add conversation for Business owners with Staff. https://api.goexela.com/widget/bookings/catchupgrangerugx7zl   Kevin's Latest Book Is Available!   Drawing on BizSmart's own research and experiences of working with hundreds of owner-managers, Kevin Brent explores the key reasons why most organisations do not scale and how the challenges change as they reach different milestones on the ScaleUp Journey. He then details a practical step by step guide to successfully navigate between the milestones in the form of ESUS - a proven system for entrepreneurs to scale up. More on the Book HERE - https://www.esusgroup.co.uk/   Catherine can be found here: https://www.strikecommunications.co.uk/   Resources: Inside The Nudge Unit by David Halpern - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/inside-the-nudge-unit-how-small-changes-can-make-a-big-difference-david-halpern/4236590?ean=9780753556559 Thinking Fast & Slow by Daniel Kahneman - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/thinking-fast-and-slow-daniel-kahneman/407361?ean=9780141033570 Media Storm podcast - https://mediastormpodcast.com/ Desert Island Discs podcast - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qnmr  

"We are being furtively nudged, on an unprecedented scale, to obey the doctrines of the world's elite."—Dr Gary Sidley We welcome to the programme Dr Gary Sidley—a former NHS Consultant Clinical Psychologist—for an interview on the UK government's morally questionable use of "nudge" techniques during the Covid Event, the extent to which Nudge Theory is being employed more generally by government, and the serious ethical questions entailed. (Dr Sidley is a freelance writer, trainer, and blogger, who in 2013 retired as a Professional Lead/Consultant Clinical Psychologist after 33 continuous years in the NHS working in psychiatric nursing and clinical psychology. In early 2020 he became extremely concerned about the government's response to the ‘coronavirus crisis', and began writing on the subject at his well-known Coronababble blog. Gary is a member of the Health Advisory & Recovery Team (HART) and the Smile Free campaign to lift all mask mandates. He is currently leading on a research project into the UK's deployment of behavioural science strategies during the Covid Event, and the ethical implications of the state using these methods on its own people.) [For show notes please visit https://themindrenewed.com]

David Halpern is the President & Founding Director of the Behavioral Insights Team. It started as a "nudge unit" in the British government but has gone on to become its own company with offices around the world. We talked to David in 2021 when we were gathering interviews for our podcast series, They Thought We Were Ridiculous: The Unlikely Story of Behavioral Economics. But he had a lot of great insight on the role of behavioral science in public policy, so I wanted to share our full conversation as a standalone episode.Several years ago, David wrote a great book about the Behavioral Insights Team and what it's learned about applying behavioral science at scale. That book is: Inside the Nudge Unit: How Small Changes Can Make a Big Difference (and I really enjoyed it).For a transcript of this episode, visit this episode's page at: http://opinionsciencepodcast.com/episodes/Learn more about Opinion Science at http://opinionsciencepodcast.com/ and follow @OpinionSciPod on Twitter.

How can we use the insights of behavioral economics to make the world a better place? David Halpern joins Vasant Dhar in episode 78 of Brave New World to share his learnings from running the Behavioral Insight Team for the British government. Useful resources: 1. David Halpern on Wikipedia and the Behavioural Insights Team. 2. The work of the Behavioral Insights Team. 3. Inside the Nudge Unit -- David Halpern. 4. Social Capital -- David Halpern. 5, The Hidden Wealth of Nations -- David Halpern. 6. The behavioural science of online harm and manipulation, and what to do about it -- Elisabeth Costa and David Halpern. 7. Subsidies vs Nudges: Which Policies Increase Saving the Most? -- Raj Chetty et al Check out Vasant Dhar's newsletter on Substack. Subscription is free!

Matt is joined by Matthew Parris and Manveen Rana to discuss claims that Rishi Sunak is a bit thin-skinned, whether a Labour councillor has been blacklisted because of his sexy satanic novels, and what happened when Matthew jumped into the Thames to rescue a dog.Plus: Matt speaks to David Halpern, Founding Director of the Behavioural Insights Team - better known as the 'Nudge Unit' - about the role of behavioural science during the Covid pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the this new episode of ScaleUp Radio. I'm Granger Forson, www.bizsmart-gloucestershire.co.uk or find me on LinkedIn . Today, we're venturing into the riveting domain of insolvency with Michael Durkan. He's a veteran in the field and has been casting safety nets for businesses and individuals in financial turmoil for over 15 years with his business Durkan Cahill.   Now, insolvency often carries a sombre undertone, but what if I told you it's a domain where professionalism meets kindness? Durkan Cahill as a practice isn't just about crunching numbers; it's about extending a lifeline, alleviating the weight off troubled shoulders, and navigating through financial mazes. The firm places humanity at the heart of its financial expertise.   In this episode, we're also lifting the curtain on the inner workings of Durkan Cahill's firm - a place where camaraderie, innovation, and work-life balance hold sway. Discover how Michael fosters a thriving environment, praises his team, and how monthly formal meetings fuel the flame of progress!   Hold your breath as we unravel what it took for Michael to set sail on his own, after parting ways with a former employer, and how his unyielding spirit shaped a shaped his business that champions the importance of relationships and early intervention in financial difficulties. Prepare to be inspired and enlightened, as we navigate through turbulent financial seas to the shores of hope and rejuvenation at Durkan Cahill!   Michael can be found here: linkedin.com/in/michael-durkan-5b610823 https://durkancahill.com/ enquiries@durkancahill.com   Resources:   Inside the Nudge Unit by David Halpern - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/inside-the-nudge-unit-how-small-changes-can-make-a-big-difference-david-halpern/4236590?ean=9780753556559   The Wisdom of Crowds by James Surowiecki - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-wisdom-of-crowds-why-the-many-are-smarter-than-the-few-and-how-collective-wisdom-shapes-business-economics-society-and-na-james-surowiecki/4095577?ean=9780349116051   Malcolm Gladwell - https://www.gladwellbooks.com/   Scaling up your business isn't easy, and can be a little daunting. Let ScaleUp Radio make it a little easier for you. With guests who have been where you are now, and can offer their thoughts and advice on several aspects of business. ScaleUp Radio is the business podcast you've been waiting for.   If you would like to be a guest on ScaleUp Radio, please click here: https://bizsmarts.co.uk/scaleupradio/apply   You can get in touch with Granger here: grangerf@biz-smart.co.uk   Kevin's Latest Book Is Available!    Drawing on BizSmart's own research and experiences of working with hundreds of owner-managers, Kevin Brentexplores the key reasons why most organisations do not scale and how the challenges change as they reach different milestones on the ScaleUp Journey. He then details a practical step by step guide to successfully navigate between the milestones in the form of ESUS - a proven system for entrepreneurs to scale up.    More on the Book HERE - https://www.esusgroup.co.uk/  

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รับชมทาง YouTube เวลาที่เราต้องการให้คนทำพฤติกรรมอะไรสักอย่าง คุณคิดว่าอะไรคือวิธีการที่ได้ผลดีที่สุด?  การบังคับ? ขู่เข็ญ? หรือออกกฎมาคุมเข้ม? วิธีการเหล่านี้เคยได้รับความนิยมมากในยุคที่เรายังเข้าใจมนุษย์ไม่มากพอ แต่การศึกษาทางเศรษฐศาสตร์พบว่า จริงๆ แล้วเครื่องมือที่ทรงพลังที่สุดในการโน้มน้าวหรือจูงใจมนุษย์ให้กระทำในสิ่งที่เราต้องการคือ การสะกิด (Nudge)  Nudge คืออะไร? แนวคิดนี้เปลี่ยนความเข้าใจเกี่ยวกับมนุษย์อย่างไร? การสะกิดทรงอิทธิพลกับโลกมากมายแค่ไหน? และอะไรคือความท้าทายในการนำแนวคิดนี้มาใช้กับการออกนโยบายสาธารณะที่เกี่ยวข้องกับสังคมและโลกทั้งใบ พบคำตอบได้ในบทสัมภาษณ์ David Halpern ซีอีโอแห่ง Behavioural Insights Team หรือ Nudge Unit แห่งกรุงลอนดอน ที่เคยฝากผลงานอันลือลั่น ทำให้คนอังกฤษจ่ายภาษีกันมากขึ้นผ่านการสะกิดเพียงเบาๆ

เวลาที่เราต้องการให้คนทำพฤติกรรมอะไรสักอย่าง คุณคิดว่าอะไรคือวิธีการที่ได้ผลดีที่สุด? การบังคับ? ขู่เข็ญ? หรือออกกฎมาคุมเข้ม? วิธีการเหล่านี้เคยได้รับความนิยมมากในยุคที่เรายังเข้าใจมนุษย์ไม่มากพอ แต่การศึกษาทางเศรษฐศาสตร์พบว่า จริงๆ แล้วเครื่องมือที่ทรงพลังที่สุดในการโน้มน้าวหรือจูงใจมนุษย์ให้กระทำในสิ่งที่เราต้องการคือ การสะกิด (Nudge) Nudge คืออะไร? แนวคิดนี้เปลี่ยนความเข้าใจเกี่ยวกับมนุษย์อย่างไร? การสะกิดทรงอิทธิพลกับโลกมากมายแค่ไหน? และอะไรคือความท้าทายในการนำแนวคิดนี้มาใช้กับการออกนโยบายสาธารณะที่เกี่ยวข้องกับสังคมและโลกทั้งใบ พบคำตอบได้ในบทสัมภาษณ์ David Halpern ซีอีโอแห่ง Behavioural Insights Team หรือ Nudge Unit แห่งกรุงลอนดอน ที่เคยฝากผลงานอันลือลั่น ทำให้คนอังกฤษจ่ายภาษีกันมากขึ้นผ่านการสะกิดเพียงเบาๆ

David Halpern, the ‘What Works' National Adviser since 2013 and Chief Executive of the Behavioural Insights Team, has spent nearly a decade advising ministers and other leaders in government on using evidence to make better policy. As his term as national adviser comes to an end, he spoke at the Institute for Government to look back at the successes, failures and future prospects for doing ‘what works' and how it should continue to inform government practice and policy. Tamara Finkelstein, Permanent Secretary at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and head of the civil service policy profession, joined David to reflect on good policy making, with Alex Thomas, Programme Director at the Institute for Government chairing the event. #IfGWhatWorks

David Halpern, the ‘What Works' National Adviser since 2013 and chief executive of the Behavioural Insights Team, has spent nearly a decade advising ministers and other leaders in government on using evidence to make better policy. As his term as national adviser comes to an end he spoke at the Institute for Government to look back at the successes, failures and future prospects for doing ‘what works' and how it should continue to inform government practice and policy. Tamara Finkelstein, Permanent Secretary at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and head of the civil service policy profession, joined David to reflect on good policy making, with Alex Thomas, Programme Director at the Institute for Government chairing the event. #IfGWhatWorks

All you need is love right? Or is it more? What really is the driving force behind a successful partnership? Sarina dives in with couples for an unscripted, unedited inspirational, heartwarming and honest conversational series about what it takes to make a romance stand the test of time. "Love in America" features Silvia and Dr. David Halpern, who have the prescription for a lasting marriage. You won't want to miss Silvia and david as they share what it takes to have a successful relationship, at work and at home! Have a story to tell? Send us an email at sfnteam@sarinafazan.tv  

Boris Johnson has announced that all Covid rules could be scrapped next week in England, but with daily Covid cases still high and millions of people still unvaccinated, how should scientists and the government talk to those who are hesitant to get the coronavirus jab?  On today's episode we speak to David Halpern, Chief Executive of the Behavioural Insights Team, about why some people have not yet had the Covid vaccine.  We also ask him what more the government could do to ensure as many people as possible get the jab, and why people in some countries have adhered to Covid rules better than in others.

Philosopher and author James Garvey examines the rise of behavioural science at the heart of our politics and its key role during the pandemic. There was a large amount of attention paid to the government's slogan during the Covid crisis that politics would 'follow the science'. But not just branches of the natural sciences, like epidemiology, medicine and virology. Our national politics is also being informed to an unprecedented degree by behavioural science – taking advice from experts with a remarkable understanding of human motivation, decision-making and action; how to steer whole populations from one mode of behaviour to another in a crisis, not only for medical purposes but also as a tool for government and social order. The Behavioural Insights Team was called to action and the Independent Scientific Pandemic Insights Group on Behaviours (SPI-B) convened, reporting directly to SAGE who reported to No.10. James Garvey, who has written on the history of persuasion, explores the deep and ever-more powerful relationship between politics, government and behavioural science. What are the key ideas here and where did this alliance come from - what have been its strengths and weaknesses? James asks whether behavioural science techniques are being used to circumvent more traditional routes of democracy, such as manifestos, public debate and even our political consent. But also how behavioural insight is illuminating problems governments have found difficult or even intractable in the past, upturning older models of the public, benefiting the whole. He explores how online and digital technology might be used to amplify these techniques. Is this a pivotal moment for our politics? Contributors include Brooke Rogers, chair of the Cabinet Office Behavioural Science Expert Group and co-chair of the Independent Scientific Pandemic Insights Group on Behaviours (SPI-B), behavioural economist Cass Sunstein (who co-authored the bestseller ‘Nudge'), public health psychologist and member of SPI-B Chris Bonell, lawyer Susie Alegre, who specialises on freedom of thought and digital rights, author Peter Pomerantsev, who writes about propaganda and political influence, economist Shaun Hargreaves-Heap, social psychologist and SPI-B advisor Stephen Reicher and David Halpern, Chief Executive of the Behavioural Insights Team. Presenter: James Garvey Producer: Simon Hollis A Brook Lapping production for BBC Radio 4

Four Entertainment Group Managing Partner David Halpern discusses opening the group's newest venue, Central Park Bar in Avondale. https://mychicagopodcast.com/central-park-bar

60% of us think spending +3 hours a day on the web is unhealthy. Yet the UK average time spent online is +4.5 hours. We're hooked to our devices and suffering. The mere presence of a smartphone can reduce performance in memory tasks by 11%. In today's show, I'm joined by Elisabeth Costa, senior director at the Behavioral Insights Team, who talks through how nudges are used to manipulate us online. Read Lis's and David Halpern's paper: https://bit.ly/3zKJv0Z Follow Lis on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lis_Costa_ The Science of Marketing Course: https://scienceofmarketing.teachable.com Sign up to the Nudge Mailing list: www.nudgepodcast.com/mailing-list

What if you could save dramatically more money, drink less, smoke less, or perhaps read more through simple psychological interventions called nudges? This week, we discuss the results, ethics, inner workings, and scientific background of a British government unit called the Behavioral Insights Unit. What if we could be governed with more choice and less control, while still protecting people's lives and well-being? Is it too good to be true?   If you want to read along, we dug into "Inside the Nudge Unit" by David Halpern for this episode.

Over the summer break, we revisit some of the hit items from earlier this year. This week, Beth Singler and David Halpern nudge us to think about nudge theory, while Ilaria Bernocchi and Suzanne Paul discuss the Dead Sea scrolls... Like this podcast? Please help us by writing a review

In this webinar, we discuss how communities might need to adjust in face of the challenges that COVID-19 has presented, including: increased unemployment; heightened social anxiety; ethnic, gender and geographical inequalities that have been exposed during the pandemic; and economic insecurity for many small charities, businesses and social services. This webinar is hosted by our Chief Executive, Dr Edmund Newell. Our guest panellists include: - Jo Broadwood - CEO of Belong – The Cohesion and Integration Network - Dr Magda Brokowska - Senior Research Officer, University of Essex; Co-author of Coming Together or Coming Apart? Changes in social cohesion during the Covid-19 pandemic in England (2021) - Professor David Halpern - Director, the Behavioural Insights Team

According the Health Secretary Matt Hancock, the “vast majority” of people in Bolton who have been admitted to hospital after contracting the fast-spreading Indian variant of Covid-19 had been offered a vaccine but hadn’t taken it. Attempts to persuade vaccine uptake have focussed on public health, social freedom and economic recovery. What about the language of morality? Is it immoral to refuse the vaccine? We are social beings, and the definition of morality is behaving in a way that is good for others, not just ourselves. How are we to make moral judgments when there are many reasons for vaccine refusal and hesitancy: conspiracy theories, false information, health concerns, religious objections as well as cultural and language barriers. Some people justify their refusal precisely because they believe it to be moral. It could be argued that to be moral isn’t always about doing the right thing, it’s about seeking to do the right thing, and even if you have reached the wrong conclusions, this doesn’t make you bad person. Vaccine refusal often involves a group dimension above and beyond individual choice. A potential consequence of moral condemnation is the scapegoating of entire groups. While it is true that vaccine uptake is greater among white adults, it is also the case for the vast majority of adults across all social groups. Nevertheless, if there is a connection between vaccine hesitancy and certain religious or ethnic groups, how should we respond without risking further stigmatisation? To what extent does this issue raise wider questions about social integration and trust in British institutions? With Dr Rakib Ehsan, Dr Alberto Giubilini, David Halpern and Dr Travis Rieder. Producer: Dan Tierney.

Jaký je rozdíl mezi mezi marketingem, politickou komunikací a čistou propagandou? Může kritické myšlení pomoci proti manipulacím? Co dělají s naším mozkem dezinformace? A jak se proti nim bránit? O tom všem, ale i o dalších věcech si povídáme se Štefanem Sarvašem, Globálním ředitelem marketingového výzkumu ve společnosti Mars Wrigley.Související odkazy- RAND Corporation - Rozklad Pravdy - https://www.rand.org/research/projects/truth-decay.html- Dan Ariely: Predictably Irrational - https://www.amazon.com/Predictably-Irrational-Revised-Expanded-Decisions/dp/0061353248- How to radicalize a normie - https://innuendostudios.tumblr.com/post/188501365677/heres-how-to-radicalize-a-normie-a-video-essay- Robbers Cave Experiment - https://www.simplypsychology.org/robbers-cave.html- David Halpern:  Inside the Nudge Unit - https://www.amazon.com/Inside-Nudge-Unit-Changes-Difference/dp/0753556553——Podcast pro Vás připravují publicistka a autorka kniho o informační válce Alexandra Alvarová (@alexalvarova) a expert na algoritmy sociálních sítí Josef Holý (@holyj). Hudba a sound engineering: Psyek a deafmutedrecords.comNajdete nás na www.kanarci.online !

Today on Tank Talks! We have Rob Petrozzo, co-founder of Rally Rd to talk about “Democratizing investing in rare collectables.”Rob’s Background: Rob Petrozzo is the Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer of Rally Rd, a platform where investors can buy and sell equity shares in collectible assets like cars, watches, sports memorabilia and art. The company aims to make investing in these illiquid assets more exciting, safe and accessible to everyone. Rally recently closed a $17 million in fundraising from some amazing backers, both strategic and financial including Porsche Ventures, the Raptor Group and Co-Founder of Reddit, Alexis Ohanian.In this episode we discuss:01:59 How Rally Rd got its start04:43 What it took to get to launch06:50 The decision to jump into different asset classes08:41 Fee structure and the business model10:27 How an IPO works on Rally Rd11:27 Demographics of the average Rally Rd investor13:34 The strength the assets are on Rally Rd15:32 How an asset gets sold from the market18:52 Proxy voting mechanism19:33 Partnerships and what they look like in the future20:53 The effect of Top Shots on the market22:46 Rally Rd’s plan to enter the digital collectable market24:46 NFTs and Rally Rd26:46 Working with their high profile investors29:48 The liquidity of the market32:11 Growth into intangible assets35:40 Legacy auction houses entering the market38:28 Rob’s favorite asset on the platformBook Rob recommendsInside the Nudge Unit by David Halpern Follow Matt Cohen and Tank Talks here!Podcast production support provided by Agentbee.Agency This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tanktalks.substack.com

Qui a dit que la science était éloignée de nos préoccupations quotidiennes ? Aujourd'hui je vous présente le nudge, directement inspiré des sciences comportementales, peu connu en France, mais probablement plus pour longtemps. Ce n'est que grâce à vos dons que je peux faire des vidéos ! Si vous aimez mon travail et souhaitez qu'il continue, n'hésitez pas à me soutenir financièrement sur uTip ou Tipeee : https://utip.io/homofabulus https://tipeee.com/homofabulus/ (Vous pouvez aussi y acheter des t-shirts et mugs stylés. Merci à toutes et tous pour votre soutien !) Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/H0moFabulus/ Twitter : http://twitter.com/homofabulus Insta : https://www.instagram.com/stephanedebove/ Références : [1] https://worksthatwork.com/1/urinal-fly [2] https://www.amazon.com/Slim-Design-Mindless-Solutions-Everyday/dp/0062136526 [3] Inside the Nudge Unit: How small changes can make a big difference. David Halpern [4] Johnson, Eric J., and Daniel Goldstein. “Do Defaults Save Lives?” Science 302 (2003): 1338–39. [5] Ronald W. Gimbel, et al. Presumed Consent and other Predictors of Cadaveric Organ Donation in Europe. Progress in Transplantation Vol 13, Issue 1, pp. 17 - 23 [6] : Hawton, K., Bergen, H., Simkin, S., Dodd, S., Pocock, P., Bernal, W., Gunnell, D. and Kapur, N. (2013) ‘Long term effect of reduced pack sizes of paracetamol on poisoning deaths and liver transplant activity in England and Wales: interrupted time series analyses'. BMJ; 346 doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmj.f403 [7] Daniel Fernandes, John G. Lynch Jr. , Richard G. Netemeyer (2014) Financial Literacy, Financial Education, and Downstream Financial Behaviors. Management Science. Benartzi, S. (2012) Save More Tomorrow, Portfolio Publishers. [8] Milkman, K. L., Minson, J. A., & Volpp, K. G. M. (2014). Holding the Hunger Games Hostage at the Gym: An Evaluation of Temptation Bundling. Management Science, 60(2), 283–299. http://doi.org/10.1287/mnsc.2013.1784 [9] https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/should-calorie-information-be-shown-on-alcoholic-drinks-10212333.html Le site de Coralie Chevallier : https://sites.google.com/site/coraliechevallier/public-policies Pour en savoir plus sur le nudge: What works centers : https://www.gov.uk/guidance/what-works-network https://campbellcollaboration.org/ Bouquin 1 : https://www.amazon.fr/Nudge-Improving-Decisions-Health-Happiness/dp/014311526X Bouquin 2 : https://www.amazon.fr/Inside-Nudge-Unit-changes-difference/dp/0753556553/

Nudge Theory was developed as a tool of political policy fairly recently. Placing fresh fruit at eye level by the supermarket check-out would count as a nudge; banning junk food would not. Is nudge theory a euphemism for psychological manipulation or is it a practical way of improving things? Ed Kessler nudges Beth Singler and David Halpern, Chief Executive of the Behavioural Insights Team, to talk about the pros and cons. Like this podcast? Please help us by writing a review

While the Science Weekly team take a summer break, we’re bringing you an episode from the archives – one that seems particularly pertinent as the pandemic continues and governments take a more prominent role in our day-to-day lives. Back in 2017, Ian Sample investigated how we’re constantly “nudged” to change how we act. Exploring the psychology, history and ethics of nudge theory, Ian spoke to the Harvard Law School professor Cass Sunstein and Dr David Halpern, one of the field’s founders, who is currently advising the UK government on nudging during the coronavirus outbreak. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod

0.00 - 0.27:  An introduction to the podcast0.28 - 35.00:  In the main section of the podcast we cover six books we love and why. Time-stamps for the start of each book discussion (and links to buy those books if you're interested) are:1.12: 'The Halo Effect' by Phil Rosenzweig. CLICK HERE.6.15: 'The Long and Short of it' by Les Binet & Peter Field. CLICK HERE.14.31: 'Hooked' by Nir Eyal. CLICK HERE.17.33: 'Inside the Nudge Unit' by David Halpern. CLICK HERE.26.43: 'Nudge' by Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein. CLICK HERE.26.43: 'Thinking, Fast and Slow' by Daniel Kahnemann. CLICK HERE.35.03 - 38.40: We share what we're loving this week - tools and resources that we have found useful and that listeners might too.38.45 - 39.01: OutroExternal links referenced:'Eat your Greens' by Wiemar Snijders. CLICK HERE.'Misbehaving: The Making of Behavioural Economics.' by Richard Thaler. CLICK HERE.'Choice Hacking' by Jen Clinehens. CLICK HERE.'Hot Ones' YouTube playlist. CLICK HERE.Audio-Visual assets:Imagery: Photo by Matthew Brodeur on UnsplashMusic: Hot Thang by Daniel Fridell. CLICK HERE.

Why do some people get involved while others stand by looking on? What makes people act for the sake of others? Kirsty Wark discusses the psychology of behaviour with Catherine Sanderson and David Halpern. In the Bystander Effect, Catherine Sanderson argues that the question of why some people act badly while others are heroic is not simply about good and bad. Our brains are hard-wired to conform and to avoid social embarrassment. But there are practical measures that can help create a sense of personal responsibility, turning a silent bystander into a model of action. The psychologist David Halpern is also interested in how to change behaviour. He is advising the UK Government on its response to the coronavirus pandemic, focusing on how to get the public to adopt new social norms, including increased hand-washing and social distancing. Halpern is the Chief Executive of the Behavioural Insights Team, unofficially known as The Nudge Unit. Producer: Katy Hickman

Saving is at its lowest rate on record. Experts predict that by 2060, 15 million retired workers will be living on inadequate incomes. How can we encourage people to save more? Behavioural economics is a blend of psychology and economics. One of its leading exponents is David Halpern who heads the Behavioural Insights Team. He and his team spend a lot of his time thinking about how to incentivise us to save more money. Here are some of their most important findings courtesy of BBC’s Money Box which you can find on BBC Radio 4: 1. Use a photo to help visualise your goal 2. Make saving money more fun 3. Keep it simple 4. Rainy day money 5. Save more without reducing your income See full article text atwww.moneytipsdaily.com Having worked in financial services, including banks, insurance companies and my own IFA practice, for over 25 years, I have seen first-hand how people manage their money. This is why I wrote Yes, Money Can Buy You Happiness to help people feel better and manage their money more effectively. Other articles at www.moneytipsdaily.com Should banks control our spending? Should banks control our spending By Charles Kelly, Property Investor, former IFA, Author of Yes, Money Can Buy You Happiness and creator of Money Tips Podcast. Analysis has shown that people with bipolar disorder, depression or obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) are more prone to overspending and potential... Brexit Property Effect – Invest or Wait? Boris has got his deal through Parliament, but not on his timescale. Brexit Property Effect – Invest or Wait? Wait or Invest Is this a flip market? Are we due for a correction? Long term... There are more examples and practical steps to getting rich and being happy in my book, Yes, money can buy happiness, I cover the 3 R’s of Money Management, the Money B.E.L.I.E.F System and much more. Check it out on Amazon http://bit.ly/2MoneyBook. No Money Down Property Investing Course – Complimentary Tickets Available If you’d like more information on how to acquire wealth building assets using none of your money, email me at Charles@CharlesKelly.net or send me a message through Facebook or my Money Tips Daily community.

For nearly a decade, governments have been using behavioral nudges to solve problems — and the strategy is catching on in healthcare, firefighting, and policing. But is that thinking too small? Could nudging be used to fight income inequality and achieve world peace? Recorded live in London, with commentary from Andy Zaltzman (The Bugle).

Fireworks are fun; they’re also dangerous. Hundreds of people are injured every November 5th and pets are frightened by the noise. What’s to be done? Sainsbury’s has become the first UK supermarket to stop selling fireworks and some MPs have called for an outright ban. They are heroes to some; to others, they are spoilsports, determined to see every jot of joy fizzle out like a damp roman candle. We take risks all the time, for better or worse, but is the long march of health and safety – from the Factory Act of 1833 to the smoking ban and beyond – taking us to a better place, or are we becoming an over-anxious, risk-averse nation? Risk assessments are vital – they can prevent lots of people from dying – but, despite the fact that ‘health and safety culture’ has extended its reach into almost every aspect of our lives, it failed to prevent the Grenfell Tower disaster. Risk aversion starts early. Children are nowadays less likely to walk to school on their own. Scotland is likely to become the first country in Europe to ban young footballers from heading the ball after research suggested they could be heading for dementia. When should statistical evidence of risk prompt a change of behaviour, either voluntary or state-enforced? Is it moral to accept a tiny level of personal risk for ourselves and our children, when the same statistics show that, across the population as a whole, that percentage risk adds up to hundreds or thousands of lost or ruined lives? Is risk-taking itself sometimes a good thing? In the world of economics it might cause a recession but it can also generate prosperity. In medicine a risky operation might kill the patient or it might be the way to save a life. Is it worth the risk of getting rid of risk? Featuring Kate Blincoe, Prof. Nick Chater, David Halpern and Dr Jamie Whyte Producer: Dan Tierney.

5 Tips to Make Saving More Fun Saving is at its lowest rate on record. Experts predict that by 2060, 15 million retired workers will be living on inadequate incomes. How can we encourage people to save more? Behavioural economics is a blend of psychology and economics. One of its leading exponents is David Halpern who heads the Behavioural Insights Team. He and his team spend a lot of his time thinking about how to incentivise us to save more money. Here are some of their most important findings courtesy of BBC’s Money Box which you can find on BBC Radio 4: 1. Use a photo to help visualise your goal 2. Make saving money more fun 3. Keep it simple 4. Rainy day money 5. Save more without reducing your income See full article text at www.moneytipsdaily.com Having worked in financial services, including banks, insurance companies and my own IFA practice, for over 25 years, I have seen first-hand how people manage their money. This is why I wrote Yes, Money Can Buy You Happiness to help people feel better and manage their money more effectively. Other articles at www.moneytipsdaily.com Should banks control our spending? Should banks control our spending By Charles Kelly, Property Investor, former IFA, Author of Yes, Money Can Buy You Happiness and creator of Money Tips Podcast. Analysis has shown that people with bipolar disorder, depression or obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) are more prone to overspending and potential... Brexit Property Effect – Invest or Wait? Boris has got his deal through Parliament, but not on his timescale. Brexit Property Effect – Invest or Wait? Wait or Invest Is this a flip market? Are we due for a correction? Long term... There are more examples and practical steps to getting rich and being happy in my book, Yes, money can buy happiness, I cover the 3 R’s of Money Management, the Money B.E.L.I.E.F System and much more. Check it out on Amazon http://bit.ly/2MoneyBook. No Money Down Property Investing Course – Complimentary Tickets Available If you’d like more information on how to acquire wealth building assets using none of your money, email me at Charles@CharlesKelly.net or send me a message through Facebook or my Money Tips Daily community.

For our first show, Rami talks with Dr. Andrew Newberg and Dr. David Halpern about how they've been able to merge Science and Religion to develop our understanding of both. They explore the new field of Neurotheology and how it might help us answer age old questions like whether or not humans have free will. They also explore the possibilities of completely new ways to engage with spirituality, including the possibility of enlightenment in a pill!

In today’s episode, we are joined by Chief Executive of the Behavioral Insights Team (BIT), David Halpern. He has led the team since its inception in 2010 and was the founding director of the Institute for Government. Between 2001 and 2007, David held tenure at Cambridge and held posts at Oxford and Harvard. He has written several books and papers on areas relating to behavioral insights and wellbeing, including Social Capital (2005), the Hidden Wealth of Nations (2010), Inside the Nudge Unit (2015). David is also co-author of the MINDSPACE report. In this episode, we discuss the current state of the behavioral science industry and its role within the public and private sectors, as well as predictions for how it will evolve. Specifically, we discuss: Nudging against violence (domestic violence, classroom violence and civil violence) What nudging means in 2019 and how it will evolve in the next 10 years Behavioral science and machine learning: the implications of personalized interventions Nudging the nudgers: making nudging more ethical through enhanced democratic deliberation Interfacing public- and private-sector nudging for maximum impact The skills and experience you need to work in applied behavioral science How nudging should be regulated and who should decide the ethical boundaries of nudging The future of the BIT: exciting projects and challenges

Welcome to RAM Radio Episode 1. Interview with Professional Photographer David Halpern and Gilcrease Museum Curator, Mark Dolph discussing David’s life work

Placing more nutritious food on a more visible shelf, informing lagging taxpayers that their neighbors have already paid up, or asking job seekers what they plan to do next week (instead of what they did – or didn’t – do last week) – these are all well-known examples of behavioral spurs known as ‘nudges.’ Much of the reason such examples are known is because they emanate from the work of the Behavioural Insights Team – the so-called nudge unit. The United Kingdom’s government set up the unit in 2010 (two years after Cass R. Sunstein and Richard H. Thaler’s Nudge was published) to address “everyday” policy challenges where human behavior was a key component. Experimental psychologist David Halpern, the unit’s chief executive, has led the team since its inception and through its limited privatization in 2014. In this Social Science Bites podcast, Halpern offers interviewer David Edmonds a quick primer on nudging, examples of nudges that worked (and one that didn’t), how nudging differs between the UK and the United States, and the interface of applied nudging and academic behavioral science.   “We tend to use mental shortcuts,” Halpern explains, “to figure out what’s going on. Now most of the time those mental shortcuts get us to where we want to go, it looks like, but they are subject to systematic error.” This can matter, he continues, because humans don’t always act in their best long-term interests, even as many policies are built on the assumption that they will. Enter the nudge, “A gentle instrument that is not a financial incentive or a legal mandate or a requirement – a much gentler prompt or intervention.” Looking at the tax-payment nudge, he notes, “It doesn’t infringe on your basic human rights; it just reminds you that other people are more virtuous than you thought they were.” And as a result, more people pay up than would if they received a more-traditional scolding letter. While the prompt may be low-key, the applications – and results -- often are not. “These are actually big social policy issues,” says Halpern. “My own view is you try and create almost collective mechanisms to set up. You can inject into that process an understanding of behavioral science and how people make decisions, and then we can collectively choose rather than just a few clever folks out in Whitehall or in Washington.” He spends some time discussing the difference in nudging between those two hubs. What he terms the “North American view” the focus is on “choice enhancing, while in the UK “we take a slightly broader perspective, which is trying to introduce a more realistic model of human behavior.” This is further demonstrated by the enactment process on each side of the Atlantic. In the U.S. version of the Nudge Unit, the Social and Behavioral Sciences Team, executive orders were used to enact nudging policies that had worked in experiments. In the UK, “We went down the route of “God, we don’t actually know if this stuff works, so why don’t we run – wherever we could – randomized controlled trials.” “Our work,” Halpern concludes, “is very hard-edged empirical. In fact, history may judge that the most important thing the Behavioural Insights Team brought was actually a very, very strong form of empiricism.” Before leading the Nudge Unit, Halpern was the founding director of the Institute for Government and between 2001 and 2007 was the chief analyst at the Prime Minister’s Strategy Unit. In 2013, he was appointed  as the national adviser to What Works Network, which focuses improving the use of evidence in government decision making. Describing himself as a “recovering academic” (although he does have a visiting professorship at King's College London), before entering government, Halpern held tenure at Cambridge and taught at Oxford and Harvard. A fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences since 2016, Halpern has written or co-authored four books, including 2005’s Social Capital and 2010’s The Hidden Wealth of Nations.

In this episode, we spoke with Dr. Michael Hallsworth PhD, the Managing Director of the North American Behavioral Insights Team. We met up with him at his office in Brooklyn which gave the audio a bit of an echo-chamber vibe. Michael was an early member of the UK’s Behavioral Insights Team. Along with Paul Dolan, Dominic King, Ivo Vlaev, and David Halpern, Michael created MINDSPACE in 2009 and later, the EAST model. Both are mnemonic tools for remembering key elements of behavioral science. To ensure that everyone is comfortable with the MINDSPACE and EAST models, we recommend this link to an overview from the Behavioural Insights Team: https://www.behaviouralinsights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/BIT-Publication-EAST_FA_WEB.pdf. The paper is brief, informative, easy to read and offers one of the best explanations on how to apply behavioral insights we’ve read. However, in quick recap form, the mnemonic MINDSCAPE stands for: Messenger. We are heavily influenced by who communicates information Incentives. Our responses to incentives are shaped by predictable mental shortcuts such as strongly avoiding losses Norms. We are strongly influenced by what others do Defaults. We “go with the flow” of pre-set options Salience. Our attention is drawn to what is novel and seems relevant to us Priming. Our actions are often influenced by sub-conscious cues Affect. Our emotional associations can powerfully shape our behaviors Commitments. We seek to be consistent with our public promises and reciprocate acts Ego. We act in ways that make us feel better about ourselves   EAST is an updated and simplified version of MINDSPACE. EAST is a powerful tool because it is so easy to remember and it stands for: Easy. Harness the power of defaults; reduce the ‘hassle factor’ of taking up a service; simplify messages Attractive. Attract attention; design rewards and sanctions for maximum effect Social. Show that most people perform the desired behavior; leverage the power of networks; encourage people to make a commitment to others Timely. Prompt people when they are likely to be most receptive; consider the immediate costs and benefits; help people plan their response to events   Michael is a relentless researcher. He never fatigues of testing new ideas or recycling old ones and he’s open about situations where replications of his earlier studies worked well and not so well. His candidness about his successes and failures, when it comes to replicating results, is a breath of fresh air in the scientific community. To highlight this fact, we discussed how changes to the format of the letter used by the British tax authority to collect taxes from delinquents generated great results. However, when he applied the same approach to collect dues in Albuquerque, New Mexico with a different audience, the formality effect failed miserably. Michael shared his observations on framing, political systems, confirmation bias and motivated reasoning. All are prominent in the world today, increasing our need to pay attention to them and to be aware of their effects on our decisions and behaviors. He also shared two tips on how to prepare to conduct a study. He teed these two up in a fashion that was highly intentional, so we recommend following his direction if you are interested in conducting a study of your own. Pay attention to details as the human condition (and our world) is complex Ask for written predictions from the experts prior to collecting data – hindsight bias is a powerful effect   We also discussed how Michael came to play piano “quite late” as a child because, unlike many kids who are thrown into piano lessons, he volunteered to study the instrument. Quite simply, he loved music and still does. He still plays a bit today at holiday gatherings and when he’s in close proximity to a piano. Also, he introduced us to a band neither of us had heard of - Okkervil River. A very chill Americana band out of Austin, Texas. That led us to discuss Texas bands and Texas music festivals in our Grooving Session. We remind listeners of 3 great Texas-born songwriters, Willie Nelson, Stevie Ray Vaugh, and Buddy Holly and discussed how the festival known as South by Southwest (SXSW) has become a highly commercialized event in Austin. Is it still fun, entertaining and rewarding for music fans? Certainly, but it’s become a corporate marketing event and is a bit overwhelming for those hoping to the next musical superstar in a small saloon. We hope you enjoy our discussion with Michael Hallsworth, PhD.   Check out our website, www.behavioralgrooves.com if you’re interested in more episodes. And stop by the Podbean hosting site if you’d like to see the episode notes with all the live links in it. The complete and original version is located at https://behavioralgrooves.podbean.com/.

[button link="https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-self-help-podcast/id663490789" bg_color="#2d7ec4"]Subscribe to The Self Help Podcast in iTunes[/button] What's Coming This Episode? Behavioural science is a fascinating area. From propaganda during war time to the advertising boom in the 50s and beyond, humans are obsessed in finding ways to manipulate and change minds. So what is nudge theory and, most importantly, can it help Ed on his quest to get more people on their bikes??! Enjoy the show and take care, it's The Self Help Podcast! Show Notes and Links Here's Sean's blog post for the week What is nudging? Behavioural economics Resource of the Week Sean mentioned the book Nudge by Richard H Thaler Ed recommended David Halpern on Nudge Theory, a short chat on YouTube Stay in Touch We're all over the web, so feel free to stay in touch: Follow Live in the Present on Twitter and Facebook for daily doses of inspiration Follow presenter Edward Lamb on Twitter Follow therapist Sean Orford on Facebook and Twitter Subscribe to our weekly podcast on iTunes Leave us an Honest Review on iTunes We'd be amazingly grateful if you could leave us a review on iTunes. It will really help us to build our audience. So, if your like what you hear (and would like to hear more great free content) then visit our iTunes page and leave us an honest review (all feedback gratefully received!).

David Halpern is the Chief Executive Officer of the Behavioural Insights Team in the UK - unofficially known as the ‘Nudge Unit'. In this episode, we dive into how behavioral science works to change people’s behavior and how small tweaks can actually create massive change. This is the episode to listen to to understand how behavioral science can help prevent malnutrition, reduce inter-group conflict, generate savings for retirement, and help NGOs and government craft more effective policy.  Find our show notes here: www.rescue.org/displaced Rate and review the show, or email us: displaced@rescue.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Ben Klopp got started in the restaurant business right out of college in 1996, opening aliveOne in Chicago. In 22 years they've grown to running a restaurant group with two other partners, operating 20 locations between Chicago and Cincinnati. aliveOne is still thriving today, and David shares his thoughts on what it takes to be successful in the restaurant business, what he loves about it, what's changed, and more. It's worth paying attention to anybody who has been able to accomplish what he has in the competitive city of Chicago for as long as he has. Enjoy...

How much difference can a small change make? When it comes to changing habits, convincing someone to do something or affecting the behaviour of people without them even knowing about it, quite a lot, as we have seen with the recent Facebook scandal, where data firm Cambridge Analytica used personal data influence the way people vote. In this week's Science Focus Podcast, BBC Focus commissioning editor Jason Goodyer speaks to David Halpern, Chief Executive of the Behavioural Insights team, about nudge theory – a psychological tool used in behavioural science to subtly influence peoples’ decisions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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David Halpern is a psychologist, an author and the Chief Executive of the Behavioural Insights Team (BIT). BIT, also known unofficially as the “Nudge Unit”, was set up to apply behavioural economics and psychology (nudge theory) to try and improve government policy and services as well as to save the UK government money. In this […]

Matthew Sweet tries to separate out the clichés from the reality when it comes to male masculinity in 2016 with the director of the forthcoming Being A Man festival at London's Southbank and Josh Appignanesi and Devorah Baum, the husband and wife team behind a new documentary that charts the emotional turmoil of childbirth on a man reluctant to grow up.Plus, Matthew travels to the Florence Nightingale Museum in London to meet New Generation Thinker and historian of beards, Alun Withey, who reveals why the current craze for male facial hair is not a patch on the Victorian age.And do you think you're a good listener? Do you think you're being listened to? In a year of political upheaval that's rapidly reshaping a new world order, the head of the Government's 'nudge unit' David Halpern, and communications professor Jim Macnamara, consider the importance of listening when it comes to a functioning democracy.The New Man by Josh Appignanesi and Devorah Baum is in selected cinemas. Being a Man runs at London's Southbank centre from November 25th - 27th Florence Nightingale Museum: The Age of the Beard: Putting on a Brave Face in Victorian Britain, runs from 18th November 2016 to 30th. Jim Macnamara is the author of Organizational Listening: The Missing Essential in Public Communication. He is conducting a public lecture, The Lost Art of Listening: the missing key to democratic and civil society participation, on Wednesday 23rd November at the London School of Economics.Producer: Craig Templeton Smith

Today, Doug returns to the theme of the habits of wealthy people. Adopt these habits of financially successful people  for yourself:   Pay your bills as soon as you get them Read personal finance books. Start by saving – pay yourself first. Set limits on purchases   Today’s interview explores how adding the human touch and a little fun to government policy and individual investing produces results. Dr. David Halpern, creator of the British government’s “Nudge Unit” explains how governments can use behavior finance research to dramatically influence the way people act. Can you apply these same tools to make yourself a better investor, saver, and philanthropist?   Follow Dr. Halpern and his work at: http://www.behaviouralinsights.co.uk/

Renowned behavioural scientist and No 10 'nudge' guru David Halpern discusses how minor tweaks can have a huge effect in the world of decision-making.

"Nudge" was the best-selling book that David Cameron famously ordered his shadow cabinet to read over their summer holidays. The previous Labour government had already shown some interest in the new science of behavioural economics, but as Prime Minister, Cameron put the ideas of University of Chicago behavioural economist, Richard Thaler, at the heart of his government, and set up the world's first Behavioural Insights Team, or "Nudge Unit". Based in the Cabinet Office and led by psychologist, David Halpern, this small team is chewing over ways to persuade us to make the "right" decisions about the way we live using a nudge, rather than a regulatory shove - but will it work ? Claudia Hammond talks to the Behavioural Insights Team about where they believe they can really make a difference and finds out whether the psychological research to date, justifies the belief that major policy challenges like the economy and public health, can be tackled using behavioural science. And Claudia hears from the critics, sceptical that evidence of individual behaviour change can be extrapolated to whole populations when it comes to the most serious problems in our society. Producer: Fiona Hill.

David Halpern, Director of the Behavioural Insights Team at the Cabinet Office, and Professor Andrew Gamble of the University of Cambridge, says subjective well-being measurements are empowering citizens.