The Unemployed Philosophers Guild
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Author: Social Science Insights
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A Bull, A Cart and Other Adventures Along Presentation Road
It’s been awhile since I posted about work and I have lots to tell you! A little while back, I gave a talk across town and knew it’d be a great day when I walked past this Spanish tapas bar. I presented our work on improving programs for vulnerable people, with a focus on women.
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Accessible Train Stations
There are 925 train stations in Australia but 1 in 4 can’t be accessed without assistance, plus a further 179 stations have other accessibility issues.
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Scaling Justice Research
I attended a discussion with a justice team interested in applying our work on supporting vulnerable groups to their program.
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Presentation on Justice Research
We presented on criminal justice practices and policy change using behavioural science. It was my first time travelling to beautiful Manly and unfortunately I didn’t get to spend any meaningful time but I’ll definitely be back! Continue reading Presentation on Justice Research
Behavioural Science of a Smart Bin
Research shows many people have trouble noticing rubbish, even when it is prominent. Convenience of public bins, as well as reminding people about social norms, public funding , and novelty of design decreases littering.
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Using social norms on public transport
Below is an example of how social norms can encourage a change toward a desired behaviour. A sign at Martin Place station, in Sydney, reminds people: ‘Some reasons for needing a seat are harder to spot than others.’ This is known as behavioural insights – the use of behavioural and social sciences like psychology, economics, anthropology and sociology for social policy and services.
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NAIDOC Week 2018
This past week Australia celebrated NAIDOC Week, a time to reflect on the culture, history and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This year’s theme was Because of Her We Can, putting the spotlight on Indigenous women’s central role in overlapping areas, from family, to community organisations, to social justice.
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Redesigning Programs
This social science project identified what stops people from voluntarily signing up to free rehabilitation programs. These results may help other community programs to improve their services.
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Emergency Decision-Making
Behavioural science can help to address emergency decision-making and reduce fatalities in the community. We conducted a masterclass with the New South Wales State Emergency Service (NSW SES) to look at the issue of driving through floodwater.*
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