Decision Nerds

Christmas behaviour

December 12, 2023 Paul Richards & Joe Wiggins
Decision Nerds
Christmas behaviour
Show Notes

We downed some eggnog and decided to record an impromptu Christmas special. We have a chat about how insights from behavioural science might help the festive holidays proceed more smoothly:

 šŸ˜‚  Why Joe's team might think (in his own words) that heā€™s an ā€˜egotistical a*&holeā€™.

šŸ˜§  A simple way to feel better about Christmas (but you might not like it).

šŸ˜   The nudges that retailers use to get us to buy. 

šŸ’µ  Gift cards or cash as a present ā€“ to constrain or not to constrain?

šŸ¤”  Do New Yearā€™s resolutions get a bad rap and how can we can structure them to give a better chance of success?

šŸæ Our favourite Christmas movie as a metaphor for decision-making and a gift that helps people understand their value to the world.

Wherever you are, however you celebrate (or donā€™t), we hope that you have get some high-quality time with family and friends over the festive period. 

 Weā€™ll see you on the other side.