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ruptes's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
The book was recommended to me. While it was not my kind of read, it was a little interesting. I would not give it a second read, but I believe there are many people who will find this helpful. Also, I couldn’t help but read the book and just think of all the ways these “nudges” can be misused by repressive governments, people, and companies.
wrentheblurry's review against another edition
I selected this on a whim while searching for a new book to listen to while at work. I figured, sure, I could stand some improvement in my decision making process. Who couldn't? So I spend the time to transfer the 10 CDs to my iTunes and then move it to my Nano. I am pleased to report there were no major issues with this--the author was consistent across all discs and most of the CDs were titled appropriately. Thanks for that.
However, within an hour of listening I knew the material was too dry and professional oriented for me. It also seemed to be targeted more towards utilizing the information in a business setting, though it was early on, and hard to tell. I listened a bit longer, until the author mentioned that his ideals were endorsed by (and that's a paraphrase)...Rick Santorum. At that point, I knew I was done with this disc!
However, within an hour of listening I knew the material was too dry and professional oriented for me. It also seemed to be targeted more towards utilizing the information in a business setting, though it was early on, and hard to tell. I listened a bit longer, until the author mentioned that his ideals were endorsed by (and that's a paraphrase)...Rick Santorum. At that point, I knew I was done with this disc!
infinityblader23's review against another edition
3.0
Good read.... Some of the discussion was familiar earlier so was not super excited at the end..
elainewlin's review against another edition
5.0
I enjoy this book. It defends libertarian paternalism, the idea institutions can affect decisions while respecting freedom of choice. The idea promotes actively engineering choice architectures. I agree with the idea because I believe that intentional, well-designed systems make the world a better place. Many existing systems (think the QWERTY keyboard) are standard/well-adopted not because they're optimal, but because of luck/randomness. I also like that the book includes concrete policy suggestions for increasing retirement savings, improving the environment, increasing organ donations, etc, so it didn't feel like "fluffy" pop psychology.
pollycharlie's review against another edition
5.0
I am glad to see that in 2015 many of these have been implemented in real life.
voara's review against another edition
2.0
This was eh. The whole book isn't really based on anything inventive or remarkable enough to be stretched into a book of ~300 pages but I enjoyed the examples about roads and stuff
I think I can't help but be apathetic to the book's overall message because it just doesn't align to me politically?i think. You will probably enjoy this if you are a true centrist
I think I can't help but be apathetic to the book's overall message because it just doesn't align to me politically?i think. You will probably enjoy this if you are a true centrist
keerit's review against another edition
4.0
underwhelming for the most part with bits of brilliance in between