Nudge

There are a number of books out there about the psychology of decisions. This one had been on my radar and I picked it up while in New York City with a group of students for Model United Nations.

The book is essentially divided into two halves. The first section is about the psychological research of choice and the concept of simple structures and influences in our decision making processes that can "nudge" is to making particular decisions. The book is full of entertaining examples and studies that apply to decision making. The second half of the book takes on a number of specific areas where we could improve our lives by providing appropriate nudges in our decision making structures. These suggestions range in scale from personal health and finance to changes in government tax policy and health care.

In a sense this blog is a great example of a nudge. Even though I know that nobody really reads this but me, having a forum to record and list a few thoughts about my books has helped me keep some decent momentum in reading.

Perhaps I should start an exercise blog?