Electric vehicles: what to know if you’re considering an EV For many drivers, the question is no longer whether an EV could work for them – it is simply a matter of when.

For anyone considering the transition to an EV, this article offers a clear overview of the current landscape and what you need to know before you buy.
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Understanding 'lifestyle creep' and what it's costing you If you tend to splurge on more indulgences any time you receive a pay rise, you may be suffering from lifestyle creep — and it could have a longstanding effect on your finances.

Ever noticed how a pay rise quickly gets swallowed up by new "necessities"? It’s a classic case of lifestyle creep. I recently spoke with ABC News about the consumer psychology behind this phenomenon.

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A PhD is an apprenticeship in research – we can’t let AI take that away AI might have ‘PhD-level’ intelligence. But substituting it for a PhD student sacrifices a special part of the academic ecosystem.

A PhD is an apprenticeship in research – we can’t let AI take that away
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Does ‘free’ shipping really exist? An expert shares the marketing tricks you need to know ‘Free’ shipping sounds like a much better deal than paying for it. But here’s what to consider before placing your next order.

There is no such thing as a free ride in e-commerce. I broke down the behavioural science behind the "free" shipping illusion in my newest piece for @theconversation.com

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Should I Get Married? The Science Behind the 'I Do' Forget the fairy tale. Discover the real science on how marriage affects your bank account, brain health, and long-term happiness.

#Marriage is one of the top 3 "biggest life #decisions" you will ever make. But is it worth it?

I break down the financial, biological, and psychological realities in my latest article for Psychology Today.

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Behavioral Scientist’s Notable Books of 2025 - Behavioral Scientist Our list of noteworthy behavioral science books published in 2025.

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AI is using your data to set personalised prices online. It could seriously backfire Two people looking at the same product at the same time might see different prices. AI has turbocharged the process.

Ever feel like an online price is targeted specifically at you? You're probably right. This piece explains how AI is using your data to create personalized prices and why this could lead to a discriminatory and untrustworthy online marketplace for everyone
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Loot boxes are still rife in kids’ mobile games, despite ban on ‘gambling-like’ features
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What’s the cheapest way to charge your EV? It’s cheaper to charge an EV than fuel a petrol car. But while charging can be dirt cheap, it’s not always the case.

Are you making a costly mistake every time you plug in your EV? A new report reveals the secret to cutting your car's running costs to almost zero, and it's probably sitting on your roof right now.

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9 myths about electric vehicles have taken hold. A new study shows how many people fall for them From fires to carbon emissions and electromagnetic fields, misinformation about electric vehicles is rife – and widely believed.

9 myths about electric vehicles have taken hold. A new study shows how many people fall for them
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Excited to join Kirstin Appelt on the #CallingDIBS #podcast! We talked fuel-efficiency nudges, personalised choice architecture, and #nudging greener car decisions. Have a listen: blogs.ubc.ca/biwiki/podca...

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Range anxiety – or charger drama? Australians are buying hybrid cars because they don’t trust public chargers Hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles now outsell battery-electric in Australia. One reason? Drivers don’t feel confident in the public charger network.

Range anxiety – or charger drama? Australians are buying hybrid cars because they don’t trust public chargers
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We Still Underestimate Others’ Support for Climate Action - by Kevin Green & Rakhim Rakhimov - Behavioral Scientist People think they’re more alone in supporting climate-positive action than they really are. That’s a problem, because we know people are likely to take action when they believe others are already doin...

We Still Underestimate Others’ Support for Climate Action behavioralscientist.org/we-still-und...

Climate-affected produce is here to stay. Here’s what it takes for consumers to embrace it Many of us prefer to avoid climate-affected produce altogether. But marketing messages that highlight its ‘resilience’ can encourage consumers to consider it, even when empathy towards farmers is low.

How to encourage consumers to buy climate-affected produce
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How to fix the most common problems in consumer research — Band of Townies Caleb discusses the four problems he sees in the articles he reviews for for consumer research journals and directs readers to the papers that explain how to fix them.

I agree with most of the points in this article about how to fix the most common problems in consumer research.
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The ‘hot hand’ and the gambler’s fallacy: why our brains struggle to believe in randomness We always want to find patterns in sequences of events – but often they aren’t really there.

The ‘hot hand’ and the gambler’s fallacy: why our brains struggle to believe in randomness
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The ‘hot hand’ and the gambler’s fallacy: why our brains struggle to believe in randomness We always want to find patterns in sequences of events – but often they aren’t really there.

The ‘hot hand’ and the gambler’s fallacy: why our brains struggle to believe in randomness
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Fake reviews have made online shopping a nightmare. Can Reddit help? More sceptical, savvy consumers are turning to community-based platforms for what they perceive to be more straightforward, reputable advice.

I was happy to contribute my thoughts to this article: Fake reviews have made online shopping a nightmare. Can Reddit help? www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/fa...

Behavioral Scientist’s Notable Books of 2024
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Australians’ cars are typically larger, heavier and less efficient than in Europe – here’s why Ever wondered how the Australian passenger car fleet compares with the European fleet and what this means for the future? New research examined the differences in detail and how it might change.

Australians’ cars are typically larger, heavier and less efficient than in Europe – here’s why theconversation.com/australians-...

What is Bluesky? Why tens of millions of people are heading for a ‘decentralised’ social media platform With a name that invokes freedom and a clean start and a design that promises to put control back in our hands, the Bluesky platform is attracting users away from Twitter/X en masse.

What is Bluesky? Why tens of millions of people are heading for a ‘decentralised’ social media platform theconversation.com/what-is-blue...

Great conversations happen everywhere. This week's highlight: sharing my research with the great service team at the #SJDM conference. Love how research sparks curiosity across all walks of life.
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Thanks for organising, Dan! I'd love to be added, too.

Ready for another SJDM conference! I'll be presenting during Poster Session 2 on probabilistic rewards
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