Why Behavior Change Apps Fail to Change Behavior-Nir&Far-Episode#52

Nir And Far: Business, Behaviour and the Brain

Apr 16, 201812:06Technology

Imagine walking into a busy mall when someone approaches you with an open hand. "Would you have some coins to take the bus, please?" he asks. But in this case, the person is not a panhandler. The beggar is a PhD. As part...

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