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Ep 78: David Halpern on Nudging
Brave New World -- hosted by Vasant Dhar
The Surprising Origins of Common Phrases and the Importance of Evidence-Based Practices
This chapter explores the origins of the phrase 'don't blow smoke up my ass' and its historical medical context. It highlights the necessity of critically evaluating claims in behavioral science, specifically illustrating how the Scared Straight program counterintuitively increased criminal behavior among its participants.
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