Unveiling "They Thought We Were Ridiculous"

MINNEAPOLIS - Feb. 26, 2024 - PRLog -- In a world where monumental achievements are rare, a riveting narrative emerges that transcends conventional norms. "They Thought We Were Ridiculous" podcast series chronicles the groundbreaking stories of a small band of rebels who defied the status quo and altered the fabric of economic and psychological thought to form the field of behavioral economics.

A collaboration between leading podcasts Behavioral Grooves and Opinion Science, the five-part series highlights the voices of Nobel laureates and unsung academic heroes who dared to challenge established norms, including Danny Kahneman, Richard Thaler, Colin Camerer, Linda Babcock, George Loewenstein, Drazen Prelec, Shlomo Benartzi, and many others.

The series takes us from the rebellious inception of behavioral economics to its integration into governmental agencies, NGOs, non-profits, and corporations worldwide. "They Thought We Were Ridiculous" spotlights real-world impact and uncovers the pivotal moments when behavioral economics found its way into the corridors of political power in the UK, the United States, and beyond. Each episode unveils profound contributions from these mavericks and reveals the uncharted territory they navigated to reshape our understanding of human behavior and decision-making.

"We hope you enjoy all five episodes in this series," says Andy Luttrell, PhD, Associate Professor of Psychological Science at Ball State University, and host at Opinion Science. "This podcast captures the spirit of those who dared to challenge the norm and explores the future for behavioral economics."

"Over hundreds of our collective podcast discussions with pioneers in the field, we were inspired to share their stories in podcast form so others can appreciate the magnitude of their contributions," noted Tim Houlihan, Behavioral Grooves co-host.

Behavioral Grooves co-host Kurt Nelson, PhD, added, "This series offers insights into how a few rebels pursued their curiosities, forged alliances, and spent lots of unstructured time to birth ideas that shape the world we live in."

"They Thought We Were Ridiculous" promises a captivating narrative beyond the academic realm. It is a testament to the power of curiosities, challenging assumptions, and reshaping our understanding of what it means to be human.

Links to the Series:

Shared Site: www.Ridiculous-podcast.com

At Behavioral Grooves podcast: www.behavioralgrooves.com

For media inquiries:

Andy Luttrell, PhD: andy.luttrell5@gmail.com

Kurt Nelson, PhD: Kurt@LanternGroup.com

Tim Houlihan: Tim@BehavioralGrooves.com