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Psych, Habits, Tech, Culture & Behavior

LEARNING PLAN

Psych, Habits, Tech, Culture & Behavior

This learning plan bridges the gap between individual psychology and the digital world, offering essential insights into why we act the way we do. It is ideal for professionals, designers, and curious minds seeking to master their habits and understand the hidden forces of social influence.

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12 coursesUpdated 16 days ago
Thinking, fast and slowPsychThinking, Fast and Slow: The Architecture of Choice12 sources

How This Learning Plan Was Made

This plan was crafted by BeFreed's proprietary AI to help you learn Psych, Habits, Tech, Culture & Behavior with ease. It is curated from in-depth research on the topic and structured around the most effective learning journeys proven by BeFreed users.

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 Psych, Habits, Tech, Culture & Behavior.

What You'll Learn

  • Identify cognitive biases and decision-making patterns to understand human behavior.
  • Master the neurological loops required to build positive habits and break destructive ones.
  • Analyze how digital platforms exploit psychological vulnerabilities and create addiction.
  • Develop strategies to reclaim your attention from persuasive technology.
  • Apply ethical persuasion techniques and navigate complex social and cultural dynamics.

Uncover how your mind really works—from cognitive biases to decision-making patterns—building a foundation for understanding all human behavior.

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Thinking, fast and slow

Insights into human decision-making and cognitive biases

8 m
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Psych

A captivating exploration of psychology, unraveling the mysteries of human consciousness, intelligence, and behavior through engaging anecdotes and scientific insights.

12 m
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The Big Book Review: "Thinking, Fast and Slow" by Daniel Kahneman (Pt.4)Thinking Fast and Slow: What Daniel Kahneman Got Right (and Wrong) -Re-reading Kahneman’s Thinking, Fast and SlowPsychologists at the Gate: A Review of Daniel Kahneman's Thinking, Fast and Slow - American Economic Association
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Thinking, Fast and Slow: The Architecture of Choice

Why do we choose the 'sure thing' even when the math says otherwise? Explore Daniel Kahneman’s two systems of thought to master your mental shortcuts.

15 m

Master the neurological loops that drive automatic behaviors and learn to engineer positive habits while breaking destructive patterns.

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Power of Habit

Understanding and changing habits

9 m
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Good Habits, Bad Habits

Unlock the science of habits to transform your life with practical, evidence-based strategies.

8 m
Decode the habit loop

Understand the four-stage neurological pattern that drives all automatic behaviors.

1 m

Discover how digital platforms exploit psychological vulnerabilities to create addictive behaviors and learn strategies to reclaim your attention.

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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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Alone Together

A thought-provoking exploration of how technology shapes our relationships and inner lives in the digital age.

8 m
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IrresistibleChapter 7: Dopamine Loops: The Neurochemistry of Eng... | Algorithmic Addiction | DataField.DevDopamine And Social Media: The Neuroscience Of ScrollingModern attention systems are designed to harvest your focus and this has become a silent tax on strategic judgment, productivity, and capital allocation… | by Firuz Alimov | Medium
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Digital Drift: The Science of Modern Cravings

We feel a restless pull toward our screens, yet end up feeling empty. Discover how algorithms hijack your brain and how to reclaim your focus.

14 m

Understand the hidden forces that shape group behavior, master ethical persuasion techniques, and navigate complex social environments.

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Influence

Understanding the psychology of persuasion and influence

9 m
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The social animal

A captivating exploration of human social behavior, examining conformity, persuasion, and prejudice through scientific insights and real-world examples.

9 m
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Say What They Can't UnhearThe Art of Influencing AnyoneYes!Thank You for Arguing
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Persuasion techniques that actually work

Struggling to get a 'yes'? Learn how to use Robert Cialdini’s psychology of influence to overcome social barriers and ethically move people to action.

25 m

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