In this episode, we speak with Linda Babcock, Professor of Economics and former dean at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU). She’s also the founder and faculty director of the Program for Research and Outreach on Gender Equity in Society (PROGRESS), also at CMU. Linda has a new book, The No Club: Putting a Stop to Women's Dead-End Work. During our conversation, we speak with Linda about why and what leads women to take on more "non-promotable tasks", how the work environment influences this and why the expectation is there in the first place. Happy listening! -- Support the podcast by joining ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Habit Weekly Pro⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🚀 The song used is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Murgatroyd by David Pizarro.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get in touch via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@habitweekly.com

In this episode, we speak with Mitesh Patel, a leading expert on the use of nudges, gamification, and wearables to improve health. Mitesh founded and led the Penn Medicine Nudge Unit and is currently the Chief Clinical Transformation Officer at Ascension. During our converstation, Mitesh discusses examples of behavioral design in the wild and how they can be used to encourage people to engage in healthy behaviors. Together we explore the topic of gamification and its potential use in encouraging exercise and discuss the application of behavioral science in healthcare. The episode includes a product deep dive into gyms and how they can be optimized using behavioral design principles. We hope you enjoy this episode! -- Support the podcast by joining ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Habit Weekly Pro⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🚀 The song used is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Murgatroyd by David Pizarro.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get in touch via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@habitweekly.com

Welcome to the latest Product Deep Dive! 🚗 In this fun bonus series of the Behavioral Design Podcast, we take a closer look at products discussed in past episodes of the show. In this episode, we are discussing the product "Autonomous Vehicles", following up on our conversation with Nick Chater from last week. Tune in to learn more about how we would re-design Autonomous Vehicles, our own behavioral considerations, and what we can learn from this as behavioral designers. Happy listening! – PS. The If books could kill podcast episode on nudging can be found here. – We'd love to hear your thoughts on this topic and ideas for future episodes! Get in touch via ⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@habitweekly.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support the podcast by joining ⁠⁠⁠⁠Habit Weekly Pro⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🚀 The song used is ⁠⁠⁠⁠Murgatroyd by David Pizarro.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

In this insightful discussion, Nick Chater, a Professor of Behavioural Science at Warwick Business School, explores the intersection of behavioral science and public policy. He highlights the challenges of integrating autonomous vehicles into society and the critical role of effective communication in human-machine interactions. Chater also critiques the focus on individual actions versus systemic changes, advocating for innovative policy framing to foster public support. Additionally, he delves into the complexities of public health policies, such as smoking regulations, and the impact of behavioral nudges.

In this episode we are delighted to welcome Paul Bloom, a distinguished developmental psychologist and Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto. Paul has authored seven books, including Aginst Empathy and his most recent, Psych: The Story of the Human Mind. He is one of the leading thinkers in psychology and has dedicated his career to exploring how people, both children and adults, make sense of the world through language, morality, pleasure, pain, and religion. Join us as we engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Paul about the different subfields of psychology and what they can bring to the real world, from neuroscience to developmental psychology, cognitive, social, and clinical. This discussion evolves into a stimulating debate on the extent to which academia can truly contribute to industry. For our product deep-dive, we challenge Paul to consider how concepts and methods from behavioral science could be used to improve the Bible, and delve into his perspective on the age-old question of nature versus nurture in shaping our lives. This episode should be a fascinating listen for anyone interested in the human mind, behavioral science, and the intersection between academia and industry. Relevant links Paul's website Buy Psych: The Story of the Human Mind Check out Paul's podcast series Psych, hosted with our friend Dave Pizarro exploring concepts from his book Support the podcast by joining ⁠⁠⁠Habit Weekly Pro⁠⁠⁠ 🚀 The song used is ⁠⁠⁠Murgatroyd by David Pizarro.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Get in touch via ⁠⁠⁠podcast@habitweekly.com

Welcome to the latest Product Deep Dive! 🎤 In this fun bonus series of the Behavioral Design Podcast, we take a closer look at products discussed in past episodes of the show. In this episode, we are discussing the product "Conferences", following up on our conversation with Dave Pizarro from last week. Tune in to learn more about how we would re-design conferences, what they have in common with weddings, and what we can learn from this as behavioral designers. Happy listening! – We'd love to hear your thoughts on this topic and ideas for future episodes! Get in touch via ⁠⁠⁠podcast@habitweekly.com⁠⁠⁠ Support the podcast by joining ⁠⁠⁠Habit Weekly Pro⁠⁠⁠ 🚀 The song used is ⁠⁠⁠Murgatroyd by David Pizarro.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

In this episode of the Behavioral Design Podcast, we are delighted to speak with Dave Pizarro, esteemed professor at Cornell and Chief Science Officer at BE Works. Dave's extensive experience offers a unique perspective on the applications of behavioral science in both academic and industry settings. Join us as we engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Dave about his research on moral views and how they shape judgments and behavior. We delve into the power and intricacies of reinforcement, the challenges of conducting research and translating findings in an industry context, and Dave's most controversial opinion in behavioral science. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the intersection of behavioral science in academia and the real world, and the potential for collaboration between the two spheres. Relevant links Dave’s website Dave’s Twitter Dave’s podcast Support the podcast by joining ⁠⁠⁠Habit Weekly Pro⁠⁠⁠ 🚀 The song used is ⁠⁠⁠Murgatroyd by David Pizarro (yes, same guy!).⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get in touch via ⁠⁠⁠podcast@habitweekly.com

Welcome to the latest Product Deep Dive! 🤿 In this new series of the Behavioral Design Podcast, we take a closer look at products discussed in past episodes of the show. In this episode, we are discussing the product "toothbrush", following up on our conversation with Heather Cole-Lewis from last week. Tune in to learn more about how we would re-design a toothbrush, and what we can learn from this as behavioral designers. *This episode was scheduled for Wednesday, but was delayed due to technical difficulties. Thank you for your patience! – We'd love to hear your thoughts on this topic and ideas for future episodes! Get in touch via ⁠⁠podcast@habitweekly.com⁠⁠ Support the podcast by joining ⁠⁠Habit Weekly Pro⁠⁠ 🚀 The song used is ⁠⁠Murgatroyd by David Pizarro.⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

In the latest episode of the Behavioral Design Podcast, we are thrilled to have Heather Cole-Lewis, a renowned Behavioral Epidemiologist and Health Equity Clinical Scientist at Google. Heather is best known for her groundbreaking Big E, little e framework in the realm of digital health interventions. Join us as we dive into an engaging discussion with Heather about the intricacies of engagement in digital health interventions, including a deep dive into her Big E, little e model. Heather shares her unique insights on redesigning a product we all use on a daily basis, demonstrating a targeted approach that considers factors such as a person's background, goals, and specific context. We also explore the challenges of addressing health disparities and the importance of a more equitable approach to intervention development. Finally, Heather enlightens us on the significance of making a strong business case for behavioral science. This episode promises to be a captivating listen for anyone interested in digital health, behavioral science, and creating equitable solutions. Relevant links Connect with Heather on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ Read her ⁠research paper on Big E vs Little e framework⁠ Read her latest paper on how ⁠Large Language Models Encode Clinical Knowledge⁠ Support the podcast by joining ⁠⁠Habit Weekly Pro⁠⁠ 🚀 The song used is ⁠⁠Murgatroyd by David Pizarro.⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Get in touch via ⁠⁠podcast@habitweekly.com

Dive into the intriguing world of personality tests! The hosts share personal experiences and discuss how these assessments can reveal insights about ourselves and others. They tackle the controversial role of personality tests in recruitment, weighing their effectiveness against potential biases. Learn about popular tests like DISC and their cultural ramifications, particularly in Sweden. Plus, enjoy a humorous reflection on past blunders as they emphasize the importance of accuracy and audience engagement. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion!