If Books Could Kill

"Nudge" Part 2: Mr. Nudge Goes to Washington

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May 19, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Past Nudge Enthusiasm

  • Michael confessed to being "nudge-pilled" after the book's release.
  • He even gave a presentation on its potential for international development and human rights.
INSIGHT

Nudges and Politics

  • The authors present nudges as politically neutral solutions.
  • However, their proposal to "privatize" marriage highlights their flawed political analysis.
INSIGHT

Shallow Psychology

  • The book simplifies human psychology to a few principles, like status quo bias and loss aversion.
  • It ignores deeper psychological factors like bias and historical context.
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