Whether clinking a glass with a friend, blowing on a cake, touching wood for good luck or tapping the plane before boarding, most of us have at least one weird ritual. Today’s guest, Harvard Professor Mike Norton, studied them for years. In today’s Nudge episode, he shares his findings. It turns out that those odd rituals are more important than we think.
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Nov 2
Are the rich and famous smarter than you?
Today on Nudge, the $2.9m NFT that sold for 0.0097% of its original price, why so many footballers go bankrupt, and how you can beat the stock market. I’m joined again by Alex Edmans, professor of finance at London Business School and award-winning author. He explains that the ri ... Show More
26m 24s
Oct 19
Is the stock market just vibes?
When Greece beat France in Euro 2004, the stock market shifted. When Allbirds rebranded as an AI company, its stock rose 600%. When British radio plays happy music, the FTSE improves. So, is the stock market just vibes? Does national mood actually move the market? That’s what tod ... Show More
25m 36s
Jun 2021
Old Habits and New Rituals (with Mike Norton)
Youngme and Felix invite their friend and bestselling author, Harvard Business School professor Mike Norton , to discuss the old habits and new rituals we have formed over the past year, during the pandemic.Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites:Pique (an app to spur curi ... Show More
31m 16s
May 2024
The Science of Rituals & How They Can Transform Our Health, Happiness and Relationships with Professor Michael Norton #452
Have you ever thought about the role that rituals play in our health and wellbeing? Whether it's a morning routine, a pre-game warmup, or a cultural tradition, rituals can provide us with structure, meaning, and connection. Today’s guest is Professor Michael Norton, Professor of ... Show More
1h 48m
Jul 2024
How Turning Habits Into Rituals Can Help You At Home, At Work, And When You're Anxious | Michael Norton
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p><br /></p> <p>A Harvard professor on how to elevate everyday activities in order to lift your mood, improve your relationships and rise to new ... Show More
1h 14m
Dec 2022
An Ancient Solution to Modern Problems
<p>People in every country and culture mark important milestones, such as births, marriages and deaths, with intricately choreographed scripts. We even appeal to supernatural forces to give our favorite sports teams an extra advantage. This week on the show, anthropologist <a hr ... Show More
51m 34s