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Behavioral Grooves Podcast

Grooving with Knowledge: Kurt and Tim’s Best Behavioral Science Books of 2023

Dec 26, 2023
Kurt and Tim share their favorite behavioral science books of 2023, covering topics such as uncertainty, effective communication, parenting, and attention span. They discuss the impact of literature on understanding human behavior and offer condensed versions of why each book was influential. The hosts mention 'The Power of Brevity' by Todd Rogers, 'Humanizing Rules' by Christian Hunt, 'Anatomy of a Breakthrough' by Adam Alter, and 'Nobody's Fool' by Dan Simons and Chris Shebrey.
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  • The book 'The Upside of Uncertainty: A Guide to Finding Possibility in the Unknown' by Nathan and Susanna Furr explores reframing uncertainty as a positive force, challenging conventional thinking about uncertainty as something negative.
  • Todd Rogers' book 'Writing for Busy Readers' delves into the effectiveness of concise messaging and provides practical tips on how to communicate more effectively, particularly in a digital age with limited attention spans.

Deep dives

The Upside of Uncertainty: Finding Possibility in the Unknown

The book by Nathan Ensoussi-Fuhr explores reframing uncertainty as a positive force, providing practical strategies for navigating and thriving in uncertain situations. It emphasizes the importance of planned uncertainty and challenges conventional thinking about uncertainty as something negative.

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