S03E09 - Planet - Bias Busters: Unpacking Psychology to Power GHG Reductions
Have you ever wondered why so many of us acknowledge the reality and impact of climate change on future generations yet struggle to take sufficient action?
In this episode of "The Supply Chain Dialogues," Daniel Helmig and AI co-host AImee explore how human psychology affects our response to climate change. They discuss cognitive biases like the immediacy bias and the Dunning-Kruger effect and how these can impede effective climate action. Drawing on insights from the late Daniel Kahneman and other experts, the episode uses behavioral science to foster sustainable habits and policies. They highlight real-world examples of how businesses and governments can use social norms and incentives to promote environmentally friendly practices. Please tune-in to learn how psychology can help us better tackle climate challenges.
Links to the academic papers discussed in the episode:
Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman (Link to Amazon as an example)
The Dunning–Kruger Effect: On Being Ignorant of One’s Own Ignorance
A decision science approach for integrating social science in climate and energy solutions
Communication research to improve engagement with climate change and human health: A review
How social norms are often a barrier to addressing climate change but can be part of the solution
Nudge (Link to Amazon as an example)
Evidence-Based Management (Paper about the book)