Feb 28, 2023
Today’s episode is all about the Dunning Kruger Effect, which was the second most downloaded episode of the year in 2022, so in case you missed it I wanted to be sure you had a chance to listen to it like so many of your peers did. :)
If you DID hear this episode last year when it came out, I highly recommend you...
Feb 24, 2023
In today's conversation, I am joined by Dr. Nick Epley, Director of the Center for Decision Research at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. I was introduced to Nick by the amazing Ayelet Fishbach, who has been on The Brainy Business twice before.
Nick studies social cognition—how thinking people think...
Feb 21, 2023
Today’s episode is all about herding. We humans are a herding species, just like cows and sheep and guppies, and this has a big impact on our behavior. We are tribal and we look to others to help us stay safe and make good decisions. Or, at least, what our subconscious tells us is a good decision. :) This is why...
Feb 17, 2023
In today's conversation, I am joined by Gina Bianchini, author of the book Purpose: Design a Community and Change Your Life.
She’s also the CEO and Founder of Mighty, where creators, entrepreneurs, and brands build digital communities and courses with cultural software. Myself included -- the BE Thoughtful Revolution...
Feb 14, 2023
Today’s episode is all about the network effect. This is something I don’t talk about all that often as it isn’t purely behavioral economics related, but I did the original episode because a listener requested it and it was really timely as at that time early on in the pandemic. This episode first aired in June...