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Liked It “Interesting read. I like the concept of Libertarian Paternalism. The writing can be a little dry at times, but there are plenty of very interesting ideas on how to improve different programs (from "hard" issues like healthcare options and retirement savings, to smaller scope problems like...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“I'm struck about how much of what I have read so far focuses on economic decision making. I am hoping other parts of the book talk more about social change.”
andrewpwilson wrote this review 7 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Interesting read. I like the concept of Libertarian Paternalism. The writing can be a little dry at times, but there are plenty of very interesting ideas on how to improve different programs (from "hard" issues like healthcare options and retirement savings, to smaller scope problems like improved nutrition at schools simply by changing the placement of choices in the cafeteria). Overall, I give it a B+.”
Parish M wrote this review Sunday, November 29 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“It is going to make me think differently as I try to effect change.”
Jayne M wrote this review Friday, November 20 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Starts out interesting, but sort of repeats. Interesting in terms of thinking about how I present options to pts, and how the world presents options to me! Gotta do something about my retirement......ZZZZZZ”
Aileen s wrote this review Wednesday, November 11 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This book begins by demonstrating that some of our brain's automatic thinking systems have some defaults that are prone to errors. it details several types of errors. It goes on to advocate that society offer nudges to people when they are most likely to help and least likely to harm them. Ultimately it argues for a libertarian paternalism, which preserves freedom of choice while also nudging people in directions that will improve their lives.
AJ M wrote this review Thursday, November 5 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
This is a thought-provoking read.”
“Anyone who's ever felt the need to surreptitiously screw people over simply has to read this masterpiece of conservative tedium. The "third way" section in the end evinces a laugh (if only because you're at the end when you read it.)”
freeboot wrote this review Saturday, October 31 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“On my way to london”
Preeti N wrote this review Wednesday, October 28 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Key take-away is the concept of choice architecture.”
Ricardo N. Cabral wrote this review Thursday, October 22 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This book is actually very good for people who are not in tune with human nature and how people are easy "led" by others. The one thing I learned is that more people are likely to be influenced by group mentality than by fear of being wrong or making a wrong choice. So, if you really want someone to do something, show them that 90% of the people are doing it instead of saying only 10% are not doing something...
Dawn and KiKi wrote this review Saturday, October 17 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
I like the perspective that the book pushes free choices for people but that those choices have to be set up for their own good. In reality, people tend to avoid most things and just let the defaults in the world take over. ”
“very interesting and promising ideas...we can actually apply and put to good use”
Geegee Lopez wrote this review Friday, October 16 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
