The Science of Handling Uncertainty | Maya Shankar
10% Happier with Dan Harris
Nudge Towards Positive Change
Transitioning school lunch programs from an opt-in to an opt-out model significantly increased participation, leading to 12.5 million more children receiving meals at school daily. This illustrates the power of choice architecture in public policy, leveraging behavioral science principles to influence decision-making positively. The experience sparked a desire to work in government, highlighting the importance of creating roles that apply behavioral insights practically. The discussion reflects on the potential of policy changes to drive meaningful outcomes in child nutrition through the strategic design of choices.
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