Nudge — Book Review — Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein
Clarity Reviews
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
This is a review of Nudge by Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein. The authors propose "libertarian paternalism" using behavioral insights to influence choices without restricting options. They argue small changes in choice architecture can improve outcomes while preserving freedom. However, the framework rests on questionable assumptions about who decides people's "best interests" and ignores power dynamics in behavioral intervention implementation. Research comes from limited contexts that don't generalize to diverse populations. Corporate adoption often serves profit rather than public welfare. The approach works better as supplement to rather than replacement for structural reforms addressing root causes of social problems. Independent, unaffiliated—informational only, not a substitute for the book.
Duration - 22m.
Author - Clarity Reviews.
Narrator - Digital Voice David E.
Published Date - Thursday, 09 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 RikasElu ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. This is a review of Nudge by Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein. The authors propose "libertarian paternalism" using behavioral insights to influence choices without restricting options. They argue small changes in choice architecture can improve outcomes while preserving freedom. However, the framework rests on questionable assumptions about who decides people's "best interests" and ignores power dynamics in behavioral intervention implementation. Research comes from limited contexts that don't generalize to diverse populations. Corporate adoption often serves profit rather than public welfare. The approach works better as supplement to rather than replacement for structural reforms addressing root causes of social problems. Independent, unaffiliated—informational only, not a substitute for the book. Duration - 22m. Author - Clarity Reviews. Narrator - Digital Voice David E. Published Date - Thursday, 09 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 RikasElu ©.
Language:
English
Review
Duration:00:22:12