behavioural science
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Quality of science & its communication
Can humor make science communication more credible?
When researchers were able to communicate in a funny way, they were regarded as both more credible and trustworthy.
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Quality of science & its communication
3 statistical stuff-ups that made everyday items look riskier or healthier than they really are
These three examples of statistical mistakes have had major consequences for our health and shopping habits.
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Brain power
Where behavioural biases STEM from
The STEM framework captures the four drivers of human behaviour – society, thoughts, emotions and motivation – and can be…
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In the know
In the know: Growth mindset long overhyped | Father introduces Mother of Modern Management
In the know is a regular roundup of knowledge management (KM) items of interest.
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Nudge theory
Behavioural ‘experts’ quietly shaped robodebt’s most devilish details – and their work in government continues
Nudging was an aspect of the Australian Government's unlawful "robodebt" scheme.
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In the know
In the know: Midwest KM Symposium Presentations | More behavioural science fraud | How growth mindset shrank
In the know is a regular roundup of knowledge management (KM) items of interest.
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Nudge theory
Is this finally the end of the road for nudge theory?
A recent meta-analysis was seen as heralding good news for the effectiveness of nudge theory. But did it really?
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Brain power
The high failure rate of behavioral nudges
Research finds that "nudge theory" behavioural interventions actually fail far more often than they succeed.
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Brain power
Crisis knowledge management: Reconfiguring behavioural science for COVID-19 crisis response
The COVID-19 crisis demands an all-out rapid response, but this sits uneasily with the methodical, incremental, and gradual nature of…
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News & community
Nudge initiative creates confusion and undermines trust
An ACT Government behavioural insights trial demonstrates the validity of criticisms of nudge theory.
