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nikkislix 's review for:
Nudge: Improving Decisions about Health, Wealth, and Happiness
by Richard H. Thaler, Cass R. Sunstein
This book advocates Libertarian Paternalism, which, in essence, is "nudging" with the expected result of a better decision. The authors' argument stems from the fact that people think they are well-equipped to make good decisions for themselves, but when left to their own devices will eat too much, not exercise, and not save enough for retirement. The writers - both professors at the University of Chicago - believe that free will should be preserved, but that people should be presented with choices that help push them in a better direction. For example, in a school cafeteria, healthy food should be placed at eye level, while less seemly options are still available. It's hard to argue with the points these authors make: it's very "live and let live" -- but more "live better and help others live better too."