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Explore Behavior, Tech & Environment

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Explore Behavior, Tech & Environment

In an era of digital distraction, understanding the intersection of psychology and design is essential for creating intentional lives and products. This plan is ideal for designers, policymakers, and curious minds looking to reclaim their attention and build environments that support positive behavioral change.

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3 h 2 m
12 coursesUpdated 15 days ago
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Each episode delivers bite-sized, high-impact lessons distilled from world-class sources — bestselling books, research papers, and expert insights. Together, they form a sophisticated yet accessible path to mastering Explore Behavior, Tech & Environment.

What You'll Learn

  • Identify the psychological drivers and cognitive biases that influence human decision-making.
  • Analyze how digital platforms use behavioral design and habit loops to capture attention.
  • Master strategies for designing physical and digital environments that foster positive habits.
  • Apply behavioral science principles to develop human-centered products and interventions.
  • Evaluate the impact of environmental architecture on individual and collective choices.
  • Create scalable solutions that align technological design with meaningful human outcomes.

Discover the fundamental psychological principles that drive human behavior and decision-making, from cognitive biases to the neurological basis of habits.

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Predictably Irrational

Explores hidden forces shaping our decisions, revealing systematic irrationality in human behavior through engaging experiments and real-world applications.

9 m
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The Weird Wiring of Your Brain

Behavioral science reveals hidden forces driving our everyday choices.

1 m
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50 Psychology Ideas You Really Need to Know30-Second PsychologyThe Little Book of PsychologyThe Psychology Book
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The Seven Lenses of Human Nature

Discover what psychology really is beyond therapy and Freud - from brain scans to social behavior, explore how this vast field touches every aspect of human experience and daily life.

65 m

Understand how digital platforms manipulate our psychology through behavioral design, creating habit loops and attention hijacking that reshape our daily lives.

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Hooked

How tech companies create habit-forming products using the Hook Model.

9 m
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Irresistible

A compelling exploration of how modern technology exploits our psychological vulnerabilities, creating powerful behavioral addictions in the digital age.

9 m
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Digital MinimalismHow to Break up with Your PhoneHow to Reduce Screen Time: 12 Methods Ranked from Easiest to Most Extreme (2026)Break free from digital distractions: a science-backed plan
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Digital Autopilot: Breaking the Phone Reflex

We pick up our phones dozens of times a day without thinking. Learn how to engineer your digital environment to break the loop and reclaim your time.

13 m

Learn how physical and digital environments shape behavior, and master the art of designing spaces and systems that support positive habits and choices.

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Nudge

Using small changes to guide better decisions on health, wealth, and happiness.

9 m
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Triggers

Insightful guide to overcoming environmental triggers and creating lasting behavioral change through self-monitoring and engaging questions.

8 m
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Making Habits, Breaking HabitsGood Habits, Bad HabitsStick with ItTriggers
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Environment design makes habits easier than willpower

Stop fighting your own willpower. Learn how to use choice architecture and visual cues to design a space that makes your daily success automatic.

14 m

Apply behavioral science principles to create products, policies, and interventions that align with human psychology and drive meaningful behavioral change at scale.

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Start at the End

A behavioral scientist's guide to designing products that create meaningful change by focusing on desired outcomes first.

9 m
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Laws of UX

Unlock the power of psychology to create intuitive, human-centered designs that captivate users and elevate product experiences.

10 m
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The Architecture of Desire

Modern platforms are winning by playing chess against the human brainstem. Learn how gamified shopping and choice architecture drive viral growth.

16 m

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