Why willpower alone doesn’t work
Three thousand years ago, Odysseus tied himself to a mast to resist the Sirens. He didn't trust his willpower, so he removed the choice entirely. Today, Owain Service, co-founder of the Behavioura...
4 Maj 25min
Prof Wiseman: “This is how you spot a liar”
Warning, you’ll hear a lie in this episode. You won’t be told it's a lie. And 29% of those who listen probably won’t spot the lie. But if you listen till the end, you’ll learn the proven tips to s...
27 Apr 30min
Nir Eyal “Why These £39 Placebo Pills Actually Work”
There's a pill on Amazon called Fukitol. It contains nothing. And yet people buy it, swear by it, and give it five stars. Today, Nir Eyal explains the remarkable science behind why placebos work. ...
20 Apr 29min
What the World’s ‘Best Chat-Up Line’ Reveals About Human Psychology
Professor Richard Wiseman wanted to discover the world’s #1 chat-up line. But in doing so, he discovered several secrets behind human psychology. On today’s Nudge he covers: 1) Why councils shou...
13 Apr 27min
Learn psychological pricing in 24 minutes
I get a lot of questions about pricing. Should I start with our most expensive item first? Should I use precise prices instead of rounded ones when negotiating? Should I name competitors when comp...
6 Apr 24min
Will Guidara: How Cognac solved a major problem at the world’s #1 restaurant
Most restaurants have a major problem. Paying the bill. Give the bill too early, and the customer feels rushed. Too late, and they feel ignored. To solve this problem (and many more), Will Guida...
30 Mars 28min
How this fraudster sold fake Scottish tea to the rich & famous
In 2015, the media became obsessed with one man’s attempts to grow tea in the Scottish Highlands. The BBC profiled him on the One Show. Radio reporters flocked to interview him. Even the Chinese nat...
23 Mars 36min
Will Guidara: “Here’s how I built the world’s #1 restaurant"
Will Guidara is the co-founder and restaurateur behind the world’s best restaurant. But Will’s not a standard restaurateur. He didn’t just focus on creating the best food. He used psychology and b...
16 Mars 35min
