Behavior Change and Messaging Challenges

This chapter explores an experiment by Danish economists on the effectiveness of different messaging strategies for promoting social distancing during the pandemic. It highlights the intention-behavior gap, emphasizing that many people's stated intentions do not lead to corresponding actions, and discusses the need for policymakers to evaluate the effectiveness of their strategies. The conversation further critiques the reliance on philosophical practices in addressing psychological issues, linking to broader concerns about accountability and empirical findings in both fields.