CogCo: behavioural science, design, and data

In the run-up to the UK General Election, we have been using CogCo's ‘ekota’ platform to understand what election issues really matter to people across the UK. Find out what people said, and get involved yourself here: @CogCo_ cogco.co/revealing-the-…

Our CEO, @owainservice, shares some thoughts on the sad news that Daniel Kahneman has passed away: cogco.co/remembering-da…

Ever been asked what you could do with AI? Want to understand more about the interplay between generative AI and behavioural science/design? Then here's an early Christmas present from @CogCo_ on Behavioural AI: cogco.co/behavioural-ai/

The greatest tortilla in the world (and how to make you want some even more than you do already): cogco.co/worlds-greates…

We were very delighted to be the recipient of the inaugural Global Association of Applied Behavioural Scientists for @CogCo_’s work with @pauldadams for @CitizensAdvice (on how digital designs in retail apps encourage more customers to use buy now pay layer products). @umar_taj

New @CogCo_ blog up – one for the Golden Balls fans* out there...what three things does the show tell us about human cooperation? cogco.co/golden-balls-c… *perhaps @MJvandenAssem, @dvdolder, @R_Thaler, @seamuscoffey, and @thomhills

We are hiring! @CogCo_ is on the hunt for a Head of Product Design to lead our expanding design practice. Take a look at the job description if you're interested. And feel free to retweet/share with anyone you think would be a good fit app.beapplied.com/apply/yfyzmchk…

We ran an experiment to look at perceptions of fairness when it comes to the same *real* wage increases, but different rates of inflation. The latest @CogCo_ explores the findings, with implications for ongoing pay negotiations @eugenemalthouse cogco.co/fairness-infla…

We ran a study for @CitizensAdvice with @pauldadams looking at how digital design affects consumers' choices & comprehension when making online payments. Disclosures, in-app marketing, use of colour and branding all have an effect @CogCo_ cogco.co/buy-now-pay-la…

I’m super excited to share that we published new experimental research into #BuyNowPayLayer (#BNPL) understanding and behaviour today. The work is joint work with @owainservice and @CogCo_ for @CitizensAdvice. Find the report here - citizensadvice.org.uk/Global/Citizen… 🧵 (1/n)

Question: if England get through to Quarter Finals of the World Cup, is it more likely that A) England get knocked out; or B) England get knocked out on penalties? We explore why 46% think B is more likely in the latest @CogCo_ blog @eugenemalthouse cogco.co/england-penalt…

What makes countries happier over time? Our latest blog offers an answer you might not expect... Thanks to Richard Easterlin for his comments @eugenemalthouse @oconnorkelsey cogco.co/happiness-coun…

Keep your friends close, and your friends-of-friends closer. The latest @CogCo_ blog explores the latest research on the disproportionate influence of 'weak ties' (friends of friends) @owainservice cogco.co/weak-ties/

The latest @CogCo_ blog explores the three ways in which social norms (encouraging people to act by describing what other people are already doing) can backfire. @eugenemalthouse cogco.co/social-norms/

Just over two weeks to go to apply for roles at @CogCo_. We're looking for two behavioural scientists (senior associate and associate) and a data scientist (associate). Help us spread the word! Or check out the links below if you're interested in applying cogco.co/jobs/

Does the 'tragedy of the commons' help to explain why companies feel compelled to send us notifications? We explain why we think it might in our @CogCo_ blog: cogco.co/notifications-…

We are growing incredibly fast at CogCo 💪🏼, don’t miss the opportunity to join our super fun and inspriring team of behavioural and data scientists 🤓👇🏼

We are recruiting at @CogCo_. If you’re a behavioural scientist or data scientist and are interested in joining us, check out the link below or drop us a line! cogco.co/jobs/

We need systemic reforms if we are going to tackle complex areas of policy (climate, obesity, cost of living). But these reforms need to incorporate an understanding of human behaviour if they are to succeed. @TimHarford @CogCo_ cogco.co/policies-indiv…