[{"id":417,"title":"Reverse nudge theory - when the many nudge the few.","sha":"5d6da4d48cff554cc305505aa4be86ec","user_id":null,"state":"published","body":"[Nudge Theory](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nudge_theory), popularised by [Thaler \u0026 Sunstein](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nudge_(book)), proposes that our decisions can be biased by relatively small changes in choice architecture. While we might be well intentioned, our human fallibility and modern environments sometimes require 'choice architects' to nudge us back on the path toward individual and collective wellbeing. Whether used for [good](http://www.behaviouralinsights.co.uk) or [bad](http://behavioralscientist.org/gambling-dark-side-nudges/), Nudge Theory is most often applied downhill - the few (state or commercial players) nudge the many (citizens or consumers). \r\n\r\nI would like to propose that Reverse Nudge Theory might be a good term for nudging uphill. For governments and corporations are also made up of individuals - and these individuals are equally prone to political, economic, and career forces which may get in the way of them making decisions that would be in our best interests.\r\n\r\nSuch reverse nudging is not a new endeavour of course. The formation of labour unions, the democratic process, and '[voting with your wallet](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dollar_voting)' are all good examples of this. So while well-intentioned choice architects nudge us, perhaps we need to be [equally creative](https://stopfundinghate.org.uk) in nudging them back for their (and our) own good.","created_at":"2017-10-18T20:36:39.600Z","updated_at":"2019-07-25T05:15:59.885Z","zenodo_id":1021800,"doi":"https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.1021800","subject":null,"tags":["nudge theory","behavioural economics","political accountability","corporate accountability"],"vote_count":6,"view_count":1,"score":6.1,"deleted":false,"muted":false,"tweeted":true,"attachment_file_name":null,"attachment_content_type":null,"attachment_file_size":null,"attachment_updated_at":null},{"id":531,"title":"The Atlas of human Interests","sha":"28861b4a81007304af9ce89c18249bad","user_id":null,"state":"published","body":"Are the Japanese more interested in nanotechnology than the German? How many people want to become musicians? Are salespeople conscientious? In the Behavioral Sciences, studies on the diversity of human interests are scarce. Comprehending better how different groups of people decide to invest their time and effort by pursuing certain interests instead of others can provide individuals, organizations and policymakers with a valuable tool for decision making. Thus, I propose the creation of the Atlas of Human Interests (AoI). Inspired in the Atlas of Economic Complexity, the AoI will provide a longitudinal catalogue indicating which interests people pursue or desire to pursue and in which degree. First, the AoI needs an initial taxonomy of human interests, then those initial categories can evolve through analytical tools. To collect information, people will report (e.g., via questionnaires) which activities (I) they would rather and (II) they actually spend their time. This data will be combined with other measures (e.g., temperament and personality) to generate a comprehensive map containing analytics, correlations, clusters and patterns of interests regarding age, sex, education, nationality, etc. Data and the algorithms will be public, making this research a precious source of information for individuals and also for educators, organizations and policy makers.","created_at":"2018-11-01T02:49:54.935Z","updated_at":"2022-03-27T04:14:22.061Z","zenodo_id":1476306,"doi":"https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.1476306","subject":null,"tags":["behavioral psychology","differential psychology","behavioural economics","choice","interests","expertise","polymathy","competence"],"vote_count":4,"view_count":1,"score":4.1,"deleted":false,"muted":false,"tweeted":true,"attachment_file_name":"Atlas_of_Economic_Complexity.png","attachment_content_type":"image/png","attachment_file_size":148152,"attachment_updated_at":"2018-11-01T02:49:53.737Z"}]