The Behavioral Design Podcast
Episodes
Our Most Controversial AI Opinions – Season 4 Finale
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Season 4 Finale: Our Most Controversial AI TakesWe wrap up Season 4 of the Behavioral Design Podcast with a different kind of conversation. Instead of...
Season 4 Recap: Meet Our AI Co-Hosts
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Season 4 Recap: Can AI Capture a Whole Season?In this special recap episode of the Behavioral Design Podcast, hosts Aline and Samuel reflect on the am...
Productivity and AI with Oliver Burkeman
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Productivity in the Age of AI with Oliver BurkemanIn this episode of the Behavioral Design Podcast, hosts Aline and Samuel are joined by Oliver Burkem...
AI Therapy with Alison Cerezo
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI Co-Therapists with Alison CerezoIn this episode of the Behavioral Design Podcast, hosts Aline and Samuel talk with Dr. Alison Cerezo, a clinical ps...
Empathy and AI with Michael Inzlicht
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Empathic Machines with Michael InzlichtIn this episode of the Behavioral Design Podcast, hosts Aline and Samuel are joined by Michael Inzlicht, profes...
Building Moral AI with Jana Schaich Borg
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How Do You Build a Moral AI? with Jana Schaich BorgIn this episode of the Behavioral Design Podcast, hosts Aline and Samuel are joined by Jana Schaich...
State of AI Risk with Peter Slattery
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding AI Risks with Peter SlatteryIn this episode of the Behavioral Design Podcast, hosts Aline and Samuel are joined by Peter Slattery, behav...
Enter the AI Lab
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Enter the AI Lab: Insights from LinkedIn Polls and AI Literature ReviewsIn this episode of the Behavioral Design Podcast, hosts Samuel Salzer and Alin...
When to AI, and When Not to AI with Eric Hekler
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When to AI, and When Not to AI with Eric Hekler"People are different. Context matters. Things change."In this episode of the Behavioral Desi...
Sci-Fi and AI: Exploring Annie Bot with Sierra Greer
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sci-Fi and AI: Exploring Annie Bot with Sierra GreerIn this episode of the Behavioral Design Podcast, hosts Aline and Samuel dive into the ethical, em...
AI and Behavioral Science in Public Policy with Laura de Molière
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI and Behavioral Science in Public Policy with Laura de Moliere In this episode of the Behavioral Design Podcast, host Samuel Salzer is joined by Lau...
Predicting 2025 and Beyond with Jared Peterson
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Predictions for 2025: AI, AGI, and the Future of Behavioral Science with Jared Peterson In this episode of the Behavioral Design Podcast, host Samuel ...
Psychological Targeting & AI with Sandra Matz
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Exploring Psychological Targeting and the Power of AI with Sandra Matz In this episode of the Behavioral Design Podcast, hosts Aline and Samuel sit do...
Behavior Change Score with Roos van Duijnhoven
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Behavior Change Score with Roos van Duijnhoven In this special episode of the Behavioral Design Podcast, host Samuel continues the mini-series featuri...
Behavior Change Algorithms with Susan Murphy
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Real-Time Behavior Change Algorithms with Susan Murphy In this thought-provoking episode of the Behavioral Design Podcast, hosts Aline and Samuel expl...
Chatbots, Synthetic Users and AI for User Research with Hassan Aleem
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
AI Chatbots and Synthetic Users with Hassan Aleem In this special episode of the Behavioral Design Podcast, host Samuel kicks off a new mini-series fe...
Personalized AI with Amy Bucher
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Using AI to Change Human Behavior In this episode of the Behavioral Design Podcast, hosts Aline Holzwarth and Samuel Salzer explore the fascinating in...
Misinformation Machines with Gordon Pennycook – Part 2
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Debunkbot and Other Tools Against Misinformation In this follow-up episode of the Behavioral Design Podcast, hosts Aline Holzwarth and Samuel Salzer w...
Misinformation Machines with Gordon Pennycook – Part 1
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Role of Misinformation and AI in the US Election with Gordon Pennycook In this episode of the Behavioral Design Podcast, hosts Aline and Samuel ex...
The Dark Side of AI – Halloween Special
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this spine-chilling Halloween special of the Behavioral Design Podcast, co-hosts Aline Holzwarth and Samuel Salzer take listeners on a journey into...
Recommender Systems with Carey Morewedge
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Behavioral Design Podcast, we delve into the world of AI recommender systems with special guest Carey Morewedge, a leading expe...
AI and Behavioral Science – What You Need to Know
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of the Behavioral Design Podcast, we are excited to launch Season 4 with an in-depth exploration of how behavioral science and A...
2023 in Review – Season 3 Finale 🌟
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We've reached the end of Season 3! 🎉 In this finale, we give you the inside scoop on topics behavioral design from 2023. From our favorite res...
Product Deep Dive: Pill Bottles 💊
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the latest Product Deep Dive! 💊 In this bonus series of the Behavioral Design Podcast, we take a closer look at the seemingly simple...
Human-Centered Behavioral Design with Aarthi Rao
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aarthi Rao leads behavioral insights at Cityblock Health, as their Vice President of Behavioral Insights and Strategic Engagement Innovation. Aarthi a...
Designing for Diabetes with Steph Habif
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Steph Habif is known for a range of health behavior research and strategy, and for leading behavioral science at Tandem Diabetes. Today we chat with S...
Product Deep Dive: Calendar 🗓️
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the latest Product Deep Dive! 🗓️ In this bonus series of the Behavioral Design Podcast, we take a closer look at the all-so-famous, y...
The No Club with Linda Babcock
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak with Linda Babcock, Professor of Economics and former dean at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU). She’s also the founder and...
Healthy Gamification with Mitesh Patel
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak with Mitesh Patel, a leading expert on the use of nudges, gamification, and wearables to improve health. Mitesh founded and ...
Product Deep Dive: Autonomous Vehicles 🚗
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the latest Product Deep Dive! 🚗 In this fun bonus series of the Behavioral Design Podcast, we take a closer look at products discussed i...
Behavioral Public Policy with Nick Chater
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're thrilled to host Nick Chater, an esteemed Professor of Behavioural Science at Warwick Business School. Nick is a leading fi...
Getting Psych'd with Paul Bloom
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are delighted to welcome Paul Bloom, a distinguished developmental psychologist and Professor of Psychology at the University of To...
Product Deep Dive: Conferences 🎤
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the latest Product Deep Dive! 🎤 In this fun bonus series of the Behavioral Design Podcast, we take a closer look at products discussed i...
Controversial Opinions with Dave Pizarro
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Behavioral Design Podcast, we are delighted to speak with Dave Pizarro, esteemed professor at Cornell and Chief Science Officer...
Product Deep Dive: Toothbrush
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the latest Product Deep Dive! 🤿 In this new series of the Behavioral Design Podcast, we take a closer look at products discussed in past...
Engagement with Heather Cole-Lewis
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of the Behavioral Design Podcast, we are thrilled to have Heather Cole-Lewis, a renowned Behavioral Epidemiologist and Health Eq...
Product Deep Dive: Personality Tests
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the latest Product Deep Dive! 🤿 In this new series of the Behavioral Design Podcast, we take a closer look at products discussed in past...
Personality with Sanjay Srivastava
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we have a fascinating conversation with Sanjay Srivastava, widely regarded as one of the world's leading personality experts. We ...
Product Deep Dive: Co-living Spaces
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Behavioral Design Podcast's newest series, Product Deep Dives! 🎉 In this series, we take a closer look at products discussed in past...
Happiness Design with Laurie Santos
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak with Laurie Santos, Professor at Yale. In addition to her research on primate decision-making, Laurie is an expert on the sc...
We're Back! Behavioral Science & AI + Season 3 Preview 🎉
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're finally back! 🎉 In this season 3 preview episode, we sit down and nerd out about all things Behavioral Science and AI, the state of the field...
2021 in Review – Season 2 Finale! ✨
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We've reached the end of season 2 - yay! 🎉 In this finale, we sit down and nerd out about all things behavioral as an intervention to help Aline ov...
Existential Questions with Lindsay Juarez
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak with Irrational Labs' Lindsay Juarez about big questions in behavioral science, how to reduce misinformation on TikTok, and ...
Digital Health Behavior with Ingrid Melvær Paulin
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak with Ingrid Melvær Paulin about all things digital health behavior, Gamification, and the right behavior change metrics. In...
Elements of Choice with Eric J. Johnson
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak with Eric J. Johnson about all things choice architecture and choice engines. Eric is professor at Columbia Business School ...
Subtract w/ Gabe Adams & Leidy Klotz
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak with the fantastic research duo Gabrielle Adams and Leidy Klotz about their work on the science of less: subtraction. Their ...
No Hard Feelings with Liz Fosslien
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak with Liz Fosslien about how to make work better using nudges (and feelings!). Liz is the co-author and illustrator of ...
Conspiracy Theories with Dan Ariely
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak with none other than Dan Ariely. We assume most of our listeners are already familiar with Dan's work, and we cover plenty o...
The Power of Us with Jay Van Bavel
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak with Jay Van Bavel about all things identity. Jay is Professor at NYU and Director of the Social Identity & Morality Lab...
Being Time Smart with Ashley Whillans
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak with Ashley Whillans on time and how to spend it well ⏰. Ashley is a Professor at Harvard and author of Time Smart: How to...
How to Change with Katy Milkman
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're speaking with behavioral science superstar Katy Milkman ⭐️ Katy has one of the most impressive resumes in the field – She...
The Family Firm with Emily Oster
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're back with Season 2 - yay! We start the new season with a bang as our first guest is none other than Emily Oster. 🎉 Besides being Aline'...
Season 1 Finale!
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We've reached the end of season 1 - yay! 🎉 In this finale, we sit down and nerd out about all things behavioral as Aline is welcomed back from her ...
Blindsight & Neuroscience of Marketing with Matt Johnson and Prince Ghuman
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Johnson is a professor, researcher, and writer specializing in the application of neuroscience and psychology to the business world and Prince Gh...
Real-World Behavioral Economics with Kelly Peters
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly Peters is the CEO and Co-founder of BEworks, and one of the leading voices in the world of Applied Behavioral Economics. Kelly has done some fan...
A Slight Change of Plans with Maya Shankar
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Maya Shankar is the Senior Director of Behavioral Economics at Google and previously served as a Senior Advisor in the Obama White House, where she fo...
The Science of Love & Dating with Logan Ury
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Logan Ury is a behavioral scientist-turned dating coach and Hinge’s Director of Relationship Science. She recently published How to Not Die Alone –...
Brainy Business with Melina Palmer
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Interested in learning more about how Behavioral Economics can be used in practice? Great, this episode is for you! It features a fun conversation wit...
Making Better Decisions with Annie Duke
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features an insightful conversation with decision-making rockstar Annie Duke. Annie barely needs an introduction, she's the best-selling ...
Lessons About the Brain with Lisa Feldman Barrett
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features a profound conversation with world-renowned neuroscientist and psychologist Lisa Feldman Barrett. Lisa is among the top 1% of mo...
Mindful Behavioral Science with Clare Purvis
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features an insightful conversation with Dr. Clare Purvis, Director of Behavioral Science at Headspace. Clare is a clinical psychologist ...
The Behavioral Science of Policy and Organizations with Nina Mažar
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features an insightful conversation with the fantastic Nina Mažar. Nina has been part of founding BEworks, BEAR (Behavioral Economics in...
Building Habits with Wendy Wood
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is special. It features a conversation with the world-renowned habit researcher, Wendy Wood. Wendy has devoted the last 30 years to resea...
Behavioral Design 2021 - State of the Field
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Behavioral Design 2021 state of the field report is out 🎉 The report provides a combination of perspectives and opinions from 20+ leaders in th...
Behavioral Finance with Dan Egan
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features a fun conversation with the wonderful Dan Egan. Dan is the Director of Behavior Science and Investing at the innovative fin-tech...
Psychology of Engagement with Amy Bucher
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features a fantastic conversation with is Amy Bucher, VP of Behavior Change Design at Mad*Pow and author of Engaged: Designing for Behavi...
Behavioral Science Fiction with Samuel Salzer
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features an interview with Behavioral Strategist, Author, and perhaps most importantly, co-host of this podcast – Samuel Salzer 🎉Ali...
Changing Digital Health Behavior with Aline Holzwarth
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features an interview with Aline Holzwarth the new co-host for this podcast 🎉Aline is an applied behavioral scientist, specializin...
The Science of Rituals with Nick Hobson
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We all have our different rituals and that's what we'll explore in today's episode with the wonderful Nick Hobson.Nick has not only long studied the r...
Exploring Behavioral Data Science with Ganna Pogrebna
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What the heck is Behavioral Data Science? That is what I asked myself earlier this year as I got introduced to the wonderful work by today's guest of ...
Crafting the Perfect Incentive Program with Kurt Nelson & Tim Houlihan
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a fun two for one as it's a conversation with me and the wonderful duo, Kurt Nelson and Tim Houlihan.You're likely to recognize their ...
Changing Behavior at Scale with Josh Wright
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of the Behavioral Design Podcast by Habit Weekly. This episode is a treat and an early Christmas gift since it's a conversa...
Self-Applied Behavioral Science with David Perrott
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a conversation with David Perrott focused on the fascinating world of self-applied behavioral science. This means what we can do with ...
Behavioral Insights with Elspeth Kirkman & Michael Hallsworth
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the Behavioral Design podcast is a conversation with Elspeth Kirkman and Michael Hallsworth. These are truly two heavy hitters when it...
Applying Behavioral Science in Practice with Torben Emmerling
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Behavioral Design podcast by Habit Weekly, hosted by Samuel Salzer.This episode is a conversation with Torben Emmerling. Torben is the ...
Designing for Behavior Change with Stephen Wendel
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Behavioral Design podcast by Habit Weekly, hosted by Samuel Salzer.This first episode is a conversation with Stephen Wendel. Steve is o...