Why your accountant won’t get a tattoo
Nudge9 Okt 2023

Why your accountant won’t get a tattoo

Your accountant (probably) doesn’t have a tattoo. This isn’t because they’re scared of needles or because they’re uncool losers. It’s because tattoos are essentially costly signals that change the perception of others. These costly signals have been proven to increase sales of MP3 players, to boost blood donations, and to get diners to pay more for their meal. Hear how on today’s episode with world-renowned behavioural scientist Uri Gneezy. Uri’s book Mixed Signals: https://tinyurl.com/28mh4kke Sony Walkman sold in vending machine: https://tinyurl.com/bmtb99uy Follow the Nudge Newsletter: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/mailing-list

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Elizabeth Holmes: The psychology of a liar (part one)

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Why card counters can’t bankrupt casinos (with Steven Bridges)

Why card counters can’t bankrupt casinos (with Steven Bridges)

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I asked one of the world's leading experts on happiness to share scientific tips for living a happier life. Link to buy Cassie’s book: https://www.cassiemholmes.com/happierhour Try HubSpot for free: h...

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Why working at a large organisation will kill your creativity

Why working at a large organisation will kill your creativity

In this episode, I discuss Derren Brown, Solomon Asch, the conformity bias, social loafing, my favourite reality TV show … and why most of us feel uncreative and unproductive at large organizations.  ...

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Can too much free time make you unhappy?

Too much free time might make you unhappy. Find out why on this episode of Nudge with Professor Cassie Holmes.  Link to Bystander Study on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4S1LLrSzVE&ab_chan...

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How black cab drivers memorise every road in London

How black cab drivers memorise every road in London

London black cab drivers memorise (almost) every road in the city. I wanted to know how. Today, I interview one of London’s most well-known black cabbies, Tom the Taxi Driver. He explains how he memor...

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The overlooked productivity hack that’s backed by science

The overlooked productivity hack that’s backed by science

Are you interested in a productivity hack, proven by science that will not only make you more productive, but also increase life expectancy, and enhance memory and creativity?  It’ll also make you mor...

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