🎧 In this episode we are excited to welcome Chiara Varazzani, a behavioral science expert who has established and led behavioral science units in several governments, including as the principal advisor of the Behavioural Insights Unit of the Victorian Government in Australia and the senior executive advisor in behavioral economics to the Australian Federal Government. She was also a research fellow at the Behavioural Insights Team in London. Varazzani has designed a diverse set of behavioral change programs, addressing health, education, financial decision-making, energy, and international development. She now serves as the lead behavioral scientist at the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Today we're excited to discuss her experience in the field and her vision for the future of behavioral science in government.

During this conversation, we’ll explore: 

• The underappreciated value of neuroscience in behavioral interventions 🧠

• Principles on how to mainstream behavioral science in government 🏛️

• The Implementation-Scale Gap 🌐

• Ethical use of behavioral science and nudging in policy ⚖️

👉 You can find out more about Varazzani’s current projects by viewing OECD website page on insights and behavioral science to see the current project repository.

This includes an interactive map on behavioral science work in motion worldwide 🌍.

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🎧 In this episode we're excited to welcome Nuala Walsh author of the new book, Tune In: How to Make Smarter Decisions in a Noisy World. Named among the 100 most influential women in finance with over three decades of experience in investment management at BlackRock, Merrill Lynch, and Standard Life Aberdeen, she brings a wealth of knowledge to today's conversation. Currently serving as the CEO at Mind Equity, she advises organizations on behavior change, culture, and reputation.

Join us as we delve into her journey exploring the nuances of decision-making in a complex world and uncover strategies to navigate the noise and make smarter choices ✨

During this conversation, we’ll explore:

• 📣 Four key factors that influence our ability to tune in

• 🧠 Cognitive challenges that affect our judgment and decision-making abilities

• 🔎 Practical case studies and behavioral science research for improving our judgement

To learn more about Walsh's work visit www.nualawalsh.com.

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🎧 In this episode we are honored to welcome Cass Sunstein, renowned legal scholar known for his contributions to behavioral science and administrative law. From 2009 to 2012 Sunstein served as the Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs with the Obama Administration, where he pioneered the use of behavioral science in public policy. His interdisciplinary work has been internationally recognized, earning him the Holberg prize in 2018.

Today we're excited to discuss his new book, co-authored with Tali Sharot called, Look Again: The Power of Noticing What Was Always There.

During this conversation, we’ll explore:

🧠 How our brains become desensitized to experiences over time

🔎 Real-world examples of habituation and their consequences

⚔️ Practical strategies for disrupting routines, environments, and perspectives for a more holistic understanding of the present

To learn more about Sunstein's work you can find his academic papers at the Social Science Research Network (SSRN).

In addition, over his career Sunstein has written over 20 books including best sellers Nudge, written with Richard Thaler, and Noise, written with Daniel Kahneman and Oliver Sibony.

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