Julia Galef, author of The Scout Mindset, describes a scout as someone that seeks to explore what’s really out there to form as accurately a map of the world that’s possible. Here are 3 cases why embracing a “scout mindset” can help you paint a more accurate picture of reality.

While every unintended consequence cannot be avoided, drawing attention to some of them can help us design more human experiences, services, and even change systems.

Challenge. How might we make it attractive for people to actively engage in physical distancing in public spaces so that these practices remain top-of-mind?

We present three takeaways to start applying behavioural science to solve big challenges, change established habits and impact behaviours at scale.

Find out about how our Chief Behavioural Scientist co-designed three nudges with the Health Quality & Safety Commission to improve the patient experience at hospitals across New Zealand.

Join Ruth and Vishal's conversation on the emergence of behavioural design, focussing on evolving from behaviour change at the individual level to reimagining change at the system level.

As neuroscientists unravel the inner workings of a growth mindset, we can lean new pathways which rewards the process that fosters growth in our lives, our businesses and our communities.

When we use words to share our abstractions, we can better perceive each other’s realities and synchronise on what is 'normal'. In this reflection on the power of norms, we explore the role of words and concepts in shaping our perceptions of what is socially acceptable behaviour.

When we start to effortlessly take actions in anticipation of a future reward, we develop a habit. The formation of neural circuits make some habits more likely to occur and other actions less likely. This is how good and bad habits are birthed.