EP#165: Applying Behavioural Science to Fight Misinformation and Sustain Change
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What if small behavioural tweaks could transform government policies and change society for the better? In this exciting episode of GovComms, David Pembroke chats with Sharon Rosenrauch, Principal Behavioural Scientist at the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment, and Water. They uncover the powerful impact of behavioural science in the public sector, diving into how these insights can tackle misinformation, drive lasting change, and strengthen collaboration between scientists and communicators. Plus, she introduces game-changing tools like the EAST framework that are helping government departments revolutionise their strategies for more effective communication. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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