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Episode 11: Cass Sunstein gives Bruce a ‘nudge’
Bruce speaks with Harvard Law Professor Cass Sunstein about the power of nudging, decision-making, and the ethical implications of behavioural economics. They talk about how small changes in choice architecture can significantly impact people’s behaviour – sometimes for the better, but also with potential for harm. Sunstein, co-author of Nudge, shares his thoughts on how…
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Episode 10: Sara Collins on the art of decions… about art
How do we make decisions when judging something as subjective as art? Bruce sits down with award-winning author, screenwriter, and literary judge Sara Collins. As a former lawyer turned writer, Sara shares her experience of being a judge for the prestigious Booker Prize, the challenges of selecting a winner from 156 books, and the emotional…
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Episode 9: Mark Purdy on AI
Have you stopped remembering routes because you’ve got Google maps? Would you rely on Chat GPT for advice on how to split up with your partner? Should you say ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ to Alexa? We have some suggestions. Mark Purdy, economist, tech enthusiast and co-founder and director of Beacon Thought Leadership shares his ideas…
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Episode 8: Robin Dunbar & Sam Rockey
In this episode of the Art of Deciding, Bruce and his guests tackle the science of decision-making, exploring how our social connections shape the choices we make. He is joined by Robin Dunbar, a renowned professor of evolutionary psychology, and Sam Rockey from consultancy Thompson Harrison, co-authors of The Social Brain, The Psychology of Successful…
