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The quiet reorganisation of how we live
Are we seeing a proliferation in alternative ways of living that is just hard to spot?
Feel It or Forget It
Why physical media changes how we think, remember, and act
Beyond habit stacking
What it really takes to sustain change
From wages to walls
How the changing politics of the domestic space means we need to rethink behaviour change programmes
The power of not-knowing
While knowledge is important, a position of not-knowing about the threats we face sparks curiosity and the motivation to navigate uncertainty together.
Against the grain: Why change can’t rely on what’s popular
Popularity is a surprisingly conservatising force - what are the implications for behaviour change?
The power of the punchline: how jokes can shape change
Jokes are far more significant than witty amusements, aligning us in challenging norms, allowing change to happen
An Era of Disappointment: How unmet expectations can drive us forward
Why optimism bias might be less helpful than the political discontent that comes from disappointment
Beyond the prescription: Engaging with alternative health beliefs
How Behavioural Science can guide healthcare professionals in addressing alternative health beliefs
Frontline behavioural themes for 2025
A historical comparison shows how 2025 could be a year of crisis and reinvention
How awkward truths can drive change
Awkwardness, while often avoided, can point to the need for new words to shape the way we understand our changing world
Bubbles as a catalyst of change
Financial bubbles are not always a good thing – but perhaps they have useful lessons for how social norms influence behaviour – rapidly and at scale
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