Intro

How would you encourage Australians to drive slower?

That’s what today’s guest on Nudge, Adam Ferrier, had to do. 

Being an applied behavioural scientist, he tackled this challenge in a novel way. 

Listen to hear about his interesting campaign, how Jaws killed surfing and the secret behind Derren Brown’s “hypnosis” trick. 

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Today’s sources:

Cialdini, R. B. (1984). Influence: The psychology of persuasion. William Morrow.

Shotton, R. (2023). The illusion of choice: 16½ psychological biases that influence what we buy. Harriman House.

Sutherland, S. (1992). Irrationality: The enemy within. Constable.