Individual Action Vs Systems Change PART 1: Six Hidden Biases in the Question Ep57

<p>In this episode, I unpack six unconscious assumptions that people make when they ask me the question <em>&quot;Why do we need to study individual behavior when we need system-level change?&quot;</em> There is often some flawed thinking in the way this question is asked. While it&#39;s true we need systems-level change, this doesn&#39;t undermine, nor is it in opposition to, the role of behavioral psychology. Before we can give a thorough answer, we need to question the assumptions and expectations behind the question.</p> <p>* * *</p> <p>How to Save the World is a podcast about the psychology of what gets people to do eco-behaviors and take climate action: Environmental engineer, designer, and author, Katie Patrick, hunts down the latest behavioral science literature from top universities such as Harvard, MIT, and Stanford to unearth the evidence-based teachings you can use to rapidly get more people to adopt your environmental campaign, program, or product.</p> <p>Sign up for Katie&#39;s free behavior and gamification design course at <a href="http://katiepatrick.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">http://katiepatrick.com</a></p> <p>Join my Gamify the Planet masterclass training in climate action design for $25/month <a href="http://katiepatrick.com/gamifytheplanet" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">http://katiepatrick.com/gamifytheplanet</a></p> <p>Get a copy of the book, How to Save the World on Amazon <a href="https://amzn.to/2Z4jivL" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://amzn.to/2Z4jivL</a> </p> <p>Follow Katie on:  Twitter <a href="http://twitter.com/katiepatrick" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">@katiepatrick</a></p> <p>Instagram <a href="http://instagram.com/katiepatrickhello" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">@katiepatrickhello</a></p> <p>LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-patrick/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-patrick/</a></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh