# behavioural science (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover behavioural science. Page: Feed: --- ## [Dave Duarte: The Half-Life of Knowledge in the AI Age](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/42courses/episodes/Dave-Duarte-The-Half-Life-of-Knowledge-in-the-AI-Age-e3j7bcj) _2026-05-11 · 42courses · 42courses Podcast_ AI is moving faster than anyone can keep up with, and most people are quietly knackered just trying. In this episode we sit down with old friend and fellow educator Dave Duarte to ask the awkward question: what's actually worth learning when every shiny new tool has the shelf life of a banana? Expect philosophy, paperclip machines, surprisingly creepy smart homes, and a genuinely useful framework… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/e923d68/podcast/play/119827283/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-11%2F423934152-44100-2-6b94f88e4d012.mp3) ## [A field guide to problem orientations in behavioural science and AI](https://artificialthought.substack.com/p/a-field-guide-to-problem-orientations) _2026-04-23 · Elina Halonen · Artificial Thought_ The literature on behavioural science and AI appears unified at first, but a closer look reveals multiple conversations - overlapping, yet not always aligned. \[WHITE PAPER\] ## [How is the behavioural science and AI relationship imagined?](https://artificialthought.substack.com/p/how-is-the-behavioural-science-and) _2026-04-19 · Elina Halonen · Artificial Thought_ Five ways of imagining the relationship between BeSci and AI. ## [The Human Side of AI: Agentic AI & The Future of Workflows](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/42courses/episodes/The-Human-Side-of-AI-Agentic-AI--The-Future-of-Workflows-e3emd40) _2026-02-05 · 42courses · 42courses Podcast_ In this episode, Chris and Conor McCarthy explore the move from standard Chatbots to Agentic AI . If you are trying to figure out how to move beyond basic prompts and build systems that actually do the work for you, this conversation is for you. Conor breaks down the confusion between simple workflows and true AI agents, sharing practical examples of how to automate everything from email triage to… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/e923d68/podcast/play/115077696/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-5%2F417532089-44100-2-94a9913953ff1.mp3) ## [Richard Shotton: Marketing Secrets from "Hacking the Human Mind"](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/42courses/episodes/Richard-Shotton-Marketing-Secrets-from-Hacking-the-Human-Mind-e3dsi4i) _2026-01-19 · 42courses · 42courses Podcast_ Why does a vacuum cleaner need a transparent case? Why do Pringles need to crunch loudly to taste fresh? And why are we willing to pay a locksmith more if they take longer to open the door?In this episode, we sit down with the legendary Richard Shotton to discuss his brand new book, Hacking the Human Mind. Unlike his previous bestsellers, Richard flips the script this time, analysing 17 of the… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/e923d68/podcast/play/114230866/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-19%2F416415898-44100-2-cae69806aec73.mp3) ## [Tay Guan Hin - Why AI Can’t Replace Human Flaws](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/42courses/episodes/Tay-Guan-Hin---Why-AI-Cant-Replace-Human-Flaws-e3did1k) _2026-01-12 · 42courses · 42courses Podcast_ What do a NASA engineer, a knuckle duster, and a trip to Uzbekistan have in common?We sat down with creative legend Tay Guan Hin to find out. In this episode, recorded fresh from the historic Silk Road, Tay reveals why playing it safe is officially boring.His new book, Collide, argues that the best ideas don’t come from peace and quiet; they come from smashing things together. Tune in to discover… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/e923d68/podcast/play/113897972/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-12%2F415992141-44100-2-3ce1a56c10d3a.mp3) ## [The Human Side of AI: Tools, Fears, and the Future](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/42courses/episodes/The-Human-Side-of-AI-Tools--Fears--and-the-Future-e3cd2u3) _2025-12-15 · 42courses · 42courses Podcast_ Is AI a job-killer, or is it the spark for a new creative renaissance? Join Chris (CEO, 42courses), Dave Duarte (CEO, Treeshake), and Conor McCarthy (AI Consultant & Engineer) for a candid conversation about navigating the choppy seas of the AI revolution.In this episode, we move past the doom-scrolling and focus on practical optimism. We discuss why AI is the "fastest depreciating asset humanity… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/e923d68/podcast/play/112675203/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-15%2F414436447-44100-2-d97da140b49da.mp3) ## [The Science of Selling - Matt Sucha](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/42courses/episodes/The-Science-of-Selling---Matt-Sucha-e3c2r9d) _2025-12-08 · 42courses · 42courses Podcast_ Why do customers say "no" even when you offer them something for free? And how can simply changing a question double your sales?In this episode, Chris chats with behavioural science expert and Mindworx founder Matt Suchánek. A former actuary turned consumer psychology pro, Matt reveals why the secret to boosting sales isn't about giving people more reasons to buy—it's about giving them fewer… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/e923d68/podcast/play/112339693/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-8%2F414009386-44100-2-bfd56458dbe5b.mp3) ## [The Simple Secret to Better Health - Chris Read](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/42courses/episodes/The-Simple-Secret-to-Better-Health---Chris-Read-e3a8n1j) _2025-10-30 · 42courses · 42courses Podcast_ Why are 95% of us deficient in the one nutrient that could slash our risk of disease by nearly 30%?In this episode, we chat with Chris Read, founder of the health company Indi. Chris breaks down his journey from the world of sleep products to becoming obsessed with nutrition, revealing the shocking truths about the food industry, from hidden "nasty emulsifiers" to the problems with traditional… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/e923d68/podcast/play/110434803/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-9-30%2F410261129-44100-2-6a9db611b0329.mp3) ## [What can behavioural science bring to AI governance?](https://artificialthought.substack.com/p/what-can-behavioural-science-bring) _2025-09-16 · Elina Halonen · Artificial Thought_ Artificial Thought returns from its summer pause with an LLM-led interrogation of my next step. ## [Stay updated on your professional world (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Gc4ke9Kh04fr) _2025-09-16 · **Sponsored**_ Keep in touch with people you know, build your career. ## [Mike Sharman: Make It Newsworthy, A Viral Playbook](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/42courses/episodes/Mike-Sharman-Make-It-Newsworthy--A-Viral-Playbook-e37jfbu) _2025-09-01 · 42courses · 42courses Podcast_ How do you turn a funny idea into primetime chatter and global buzz? In this lively episode, Mike Sharman shares the “Holy Trinity of marketing” that still wins today: activation first, scale it digitally, then PR the living daylights out of it. He breaks down how his team spoofed My Octopus Teacher" into the cult hit “My Creepy Teacher,” why curiosity is a superpower, and how to engineer virality… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/e923d68/podcast/play/107641662/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-8-1%2F406655956-44100-2-5d9ad135a3181.mp3) ## [Rob Campbell & Paula Bloodworth - How To Think Like An Artist](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/42courses/episodes/Rob-Campbell--Paula-Bloodworth---How-To-Think-Like-An-Artist-e36fn4f) _2025-08-05 · 42courses · 42courses Podcast_ Why are brands continually out-played, out-thought and out-innovated by artists with zero marketing knowledge, training or experience? In this delightful conversation with globally renowned strategy legends, Rob Campbell and Paula Bloodworth, we take a look at what you can learn from artists and how it can help you get ahead. Rob's Website: https://robcampbell.co Paula's Website:… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/e923d68/podcast/play/106469967/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-7-5%2F405152472-44100-2-ef4b6b903e9ad.mp3) ## [Ep. 15: How AI tools erode critical thinking through cognitive offloading](https://artificialthought.substack.com/p/ep-15-how-ai-tools-erode-critical) _2025-07-18 · Elina Halonen · Artificial Thought_ Cognitive offloading reduces the need for active reasoning, making frequent AI use a risk factor for diminished critical thinking. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/164573936/05ba1d38bbf2f9209e5b5f35e2b53815.mp3) ## [Ep. 14: Extending minds with generative AI](https://artificialthought.substack.com/p/ep-14-extending-minds-with-generative) _2025-07-11 · Elina Halonen · Artificial Thought_ Generative AI is changing how people use external tools to support thinking, decision-making, and creativity. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/164574268/9c48de8e98b8cb595fe03048296facb9.mp3) ## [Alison Kosik - A No Fluff Guide to Fixing Your Finances](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/42courses/episodes/Alison-Kosik---A-No-Fluff-Guide-to-Fixing-Your-Finances-e357kqs) _2025-07-07 · 42courses · 42courses Podcast_ Why do smart, capable women still freeze up when it comes to money? In this episode of the 42courses podcast, former CNN anchor and author of What’s Up with Women and Money, Alison Kosik, opens up about her own financial journey and why money talk still feels taboo for so many women.From cultural conditioning to salary shame, Alison tackles the myths that keep women financially sidelined. She… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/e923d68/podcast/play/105156892/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-6-7%2F403470456-44100-2-d60198eecbac.mp3) ## [Ep. 13: How GenAI roles shape perceptions of value in human-AI collaboration](https://artificialthought.substack.com/p/ep-13-how-genai-roles-shape-perceptions) _2025-06-13 · Elina Halonen · Artificial Thought_ The order of who starts and who refines changes everything about how people see the outputs of their collaboration with GenAI and how they think others will value it. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/165860462/c3538dbdd376c78f2136ed6e7993168b.mp3) ## [Ep. 12: The Cyborg Behavioral Scientist](https://artificialthought.substack.com/p/ep-12-the-cyborg-behavioral-scientist) _2025-05-31 · Elina Halonen · Artificial Thought_ Three researchers tested whether AI could conduct behavioral research from start to finish [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/164573335/23fcbc285d22c05fd0c0641875026419.mp3) ## [Ep. 11: Rethinking responsible AI through human rights](https://artificialthought.substack.com/p/ep-10-human-rights-based-approaches) _2025-05-29 · Elina Halonen · Artificial Thought_ A closer look at harm, accountability, and participation [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/164574524/d10dabed737b52c868d80cb43a874b70.mp3) ## [How to build your personal AI voice stack](https://artificialthought.substack.com/p/how-to-build-your-personal-ai-voice) _2025-05-28 · Elina Halonen · Artificial Thought_ Why different ChatGPT voices scaffold thinking differently, with a complete framework you can download and use. ## [The trouble with combining AI and psychology](https://artificialthought.substack.com/p/the-trouble-with-combining-ai-and) _2025-05-26 · Elina Halonen · Artificial Thought_ Combining psychology with AI can distort how we understand knowledge itself: how we ask questions, build theories, and decide what counts as an explanation [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/163559491/daaec521f72b758f5e8ae1722a989f93.mp3) ## [Open-source Screen Sharing with Control (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ns4g7k1DGzeG) _2025-05-26 · **Sponsored**_ WebRTC screen sharing with simultaneous mouse & keyboard control; viewers join in browser. ## [The triple-edged sword of Generative AI](https://artificialthought.substack.com/p/the-triple-edged-sword-of-generative) _2025-05-13 · Elina Halonen · Artificial Thought_ Generative AI lets me realise more of my thinking but it also deepens my dependence on a system that devalues thought, displaces labour, and is built on the unpaid work of others. ## [From mnemonic to mechanism: what really makes EAST work?](https://thinkingaboutbehavior.substack.com/p/from-mnemonic-to-mechanism-what-really) _2025-05-09 · Elina Halonen · Thinking About Behavior_ Learn what’s really at work behind EAST’s memorable principles and why understanding the deeper mechanics is key to making them effective ## [Simplicity in behavioural science: reflections on EAST and beyond](https://thinkingaboutbehavior.substack.com/p/simplicity-in-behavioural-science) _2025-05-08 · Elina Halonen · Thinking About Behavior_ How do the tools we champion shape not only our interventions, but the craft of our field and the expertise we value? ## [From observation to engagement](https://artificialthought.substack.com/p/if-not-me-then-who) _2025-05-03 · Elina Halonen · Artificial Thought_ My path into AI and human behaviour ## [Ep. 10: AI as Normal Technology](https://artificialthought.substack.com/p/ep-10-ai-as-normal-technology) _2025-05-01 · Elina Halonen · Artificial Thought_ What changes when we treat AI as just another tool? [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/162612437/e2688e45fc92ca4a04d10490f7f89821.mp3) ## [Ep. 9: The Bias Loop](https://artificialthought.substack.com/p/ep-9-the-bias-loop) _2025-04-27 · Elina Halonen · Artificial Thought_ How human–AI interaction can quietly reshape human judgement [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/161530425/98748512a8427e2ba5de3a249dc514e3.mp3) ## [Ep. 8: Understanding the AI Index 2025](https://artificialthought.substack.com/p/ep-8-understanding-the-ai-index-2025) _2025-04-22 · Elina Halonen · Artificial Thought_ Key findings from one of the most influential AI reports—explained and translated, because understanding behaviour means understanding the context that shapes it. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/161475334/4e33ccbb3f572f5b36f67e270f9e3b7e.mp3) ## [Ep. 7: Co-intelligence and the shape of collaboration](https://artificialthought.substack.com/p/ep-7-co-intelligence-and-the-shape) _2025-04-20 · Elina Halonen · Artificial Thought_ Reflections on Ethan Mollick’s “Co-Intelligence” [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/161469642/722d0b2ecea68e7bea5fa000aa5fd3c4.mp3) ## [Ep. 6: When AI Feels Human](https://artificialthought.substack.com/p/ep-6-when-ai-feels-human) _2025-04-18 · Elina Halonen · Artificial Thought_ Parasocial trust in human–AI interaction, projected roles, and the illusion of reciprocity [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/161464551/57dfc892de791e5a05158afc80f45a5d.mp3) ## [Ep. 5: The AI Mirror and the Trouble with Reflection](https://artificialthought.substack.com/p/ep-5-the-ai-mirror-and-the-trouble) _2025-04-16 · Elina Halonen · Artificial Thought_ How artificial intelligence distorts more than it reveals [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/161459281/f31ff0fef40053a1a7a329fb22607b95.mp3) ## [A Friend Gave You $30 (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/tcdhCpfeykNG) _2025-04-16 · **Sponsored**_ Sign up, deposit $5 within 30 days, and start investing with expert guidance. ## [Tesla’s fall from status symbol to a social liability](https://thinkingaboutbehavior.substack.com/p/teslas-fall-from-status-symbol-to) _2025-04-16 · Elina Halonen · Thinking About Behavior_ The story of its decline is a behavioral norms case study unfolding in the wild ## [Ep. 4: Why AI Adoption Isn’t an AI Problem](https://artificialthought.substack.com/p/ep-4-why-ai-adoption-isnt-an-ai-problem) _2025-04-14 · Elina Halonen · Artificial Thought_ A behavioural scientist’s lens on the McKinsey AI Report [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/161304512/b42ba45339e4f6a2eb14385bb301df33.mp3) ## [Ep. 3: AI Narratives Across Cultures](https://artificialthought.substack.com/p/ep-3-ai-across-cultures) _2025-04-13 · Elina Halonen · Artificial Thought_ How cultural context shapes what we fear, expect, and build when we talk about AI [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/160821618/a73b5dc94369ed95e157a811ccf2665d.mp3) ## [Ep. 6: Deep Dive into Social Norms](https://thinkingaboutbehavior.substack.com/p/ep-6-deep-dive-into-social-norms) _2025-04-09 · Elina Halonen · Thinking About Behavior_ Exploring expectations, scripts, and sanctions through the lens of Cristina Bicchieri’s research [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/160782483/e7143f77f0a814caeddb144089b0a186.mp3) ## [Ep. 5: The Choice Triad](https://thinkingaboutbehavior.substack.com/p/ep-5-the-choice-triad) _2025-04-07 · Elina Halonen · Thinking About Behavior_ Designing behaviour with posture, architecture, and infrastructure [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/160779000/3d89349a46b61ef8748a17213f3ca865.mp3) ## [Ep. 4: Using ontologies to structure behavioural knowledge](https://thinkingaboutbehavior.substack.com/p/using-ontologies-to-structure-behavioural) _2025-04-05 · Elina Halonen · Thinking About Behavior_ Making behavioural knowledge more usable across contexts [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/160014242/248ce908b4382bd99f9c202d7ea16eb1.mp3) ## [Ep. 3: How the Behaviour Change Wheel organises behavioural thinking](https://thinkingaboutbehavior.substack.com/p/ep-4-how-the-behaviour-change-wheel) _2025-03-31 · Elina Halonen · Thinking About Behavior_ A deep dive into COM-B and the Behaviour Change Wheel—for those who know the names but haven’t explored the details [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/160066636/503b5f7951bc4d5af147cf3b5b777877.mp3) ## [Ep 2. The seven sins of memory](https://thinkingaboutbehavior.substack.com/p/the-seven-sins-of-memory) _2025-03-30 · Elina Halonen · Thinking About Behavior_ We often treat what people say about their past as truth—but that “truth” is shaped by psychology, culture, and context in ways we barely acknowledge [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/160029975/784fcfa1b83b432378ebe84c74e62704.mp3) ## [Ep.1: Why we misunderstand rewards](https://thinkingaboutbehavior.substack.com/p/why-we-misunderstand-rewards) _2025-03-28 · Elina Halonen · Thinking About Behavior_ What reinforcement really means and why incentives aren’t enough [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/160004782/d396fbbe13c21f591a29ddd51d93f653.mp3) ## [Introducing... Thinking About Behavior Podcast!](https://thinkingaboutbehavior.substack.com/p/introducing-thinking-about-behavior) _2025-03-28 · Elina Halonen · Thinking About Behavior_ If you’ve ever thought “I’d love to read that, but…” there is now another way to engage with my behavioural science content! [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/160061628/ab9a3f9898c2629239f677a536ba2c54.mp3)