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Nir Eyal “Why These £39 Placebo Pills Actually Work”

There's a pill on Amazon called Fukitol. It contains nothing. And yet people buy it, swear by it, and give it five stars. Today, Nir Eyal explains the remarkable science behind why placebos work. --- Listen to the bonus episode: https://nudge.kit.com/40414a1b44 Nir’s book Beyond ... Show more

. 29min 54sec

What the World’s ‘Best Chat-Up Line’ Reveals About Human Psychology

Professor Richard Wiseman wanted to discover the world’s #1 chat-up line. But in doing so, he discovered several secrets behind human psychology. On today’s Nudge he covers: 1) Why councils shouldn’t pay people to sweep litter 2) How a saleswoman doubled her likeability 3) The pi ... Show more

. 27min 47sec