With each subsequent repeat of a gratitude practice, the pro-social neural circuits become more easily activated. An effective practice goes beyond activating circuits in our brain , but also activation of particular circuits in our heart shifting the body's physiology into a more relaxed state.

Uncovering the Asch conformity experiment featured on Candid Camera and the electrifying Brazilian documentary “Espero tua (Re)volta” to explore the enabling conditions for social change.

Watch Jo Evershed, founder CEO of Gorilla Experiment Builder, and Vishal discuss the latest techniques from behavioural science - using online experiments for understanding our biases and testing concepts in a safe environment.

When we start to effortlessly take actions in anticipation of a future reward, we develop a habit. The formation of neural circuits make some habits more likely to occur and other actions less likely. This is how good and bad habits are birthed.

The next evolution to evidence-based insight needs to involve collaboratively designing with communities and testing which global insights from behavioural science supports change in our local practice. This article is from an excerpt published in the Diversify Annual Compendium 2020.

While every unintended consequence cannot be avoided, drawing attention to some of them can help us design more human experiences, services, and even change systems.

Julia Galef, author of The Scout Mindset, describes a scout as someone that seeks to explore what’s really out there to form as accurately a map of the world that’s possible. Here are 3 cases why embracing a “scout mindset” can help you paint a more accurate picture of reality.