Intelligence Squared

BJ Fogg on Redesigning Habits and Human Behaviour

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Jan 24, 2020
BJ Fogg, a groundbreaking research psychologist from Stanford and author of 'Tiny Habits,' shares insights into habit formation and behavior change. He discusses how tiny habits can lead to significant life improvements and explores their application in technology. Fogg critiques the ethical implications of persuasive tech and offers strategies for reducing digital addiction through behavior design. He emphasizes the importance of emotional connections in forming impactful habits and calls for a balance between technology's benefits and its potential manipulative effects.
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INSIGHT

How Habits Form

  • Habits are formed through a combination of behavior and positive emotion, not just repetition.
  • Society labels habits as "good" or "bad," but the brain's wiring process is the same.
ADVICE

Breaking Bad Habits

  • To break bad habits, focus on reducing ability or removing prompts, not motivation.
  • Make the habit harder to perform or eliminate triggers.
ADVICE

Golden Behaviors

  • Identify "golden behaviors" that you want to do, can do, and that create impact.
  • Use focus mapping to select habits aligned with these criteria.
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