We’re all hypocrites - and we know it.
So why does hypocrisy make us so angry?
Dr Michael Hallsworth is a leading figure in developing the field of applying behavioral science to practical issues.
He has two decades of experience in developing policy and designing services for national governments and international organizations. He is a Distinguished Lecturer at the University of Pennsylvania, and was previously Visiting Lecturer at Princeton University and Assistant Professor (Adjunct) at Columbia University.
He has a PhD in behavioral economics from Imperial College London.
Michael’s work has been published in, among others, The Lancet, the Journal of Public Economics, and Nature Human Behaviour. He has created widely-used frameworks like the MINDSPACE report, cited 2,000 times to date.
Michael’s media appearances include a BBC One documentary, the Today Programme, and articles for outlets such as The Guardian. He is also a keynote speaker at international conferences.
The Truth About Obesity
What Can Behavioral Science Learn from Literature
The Future of Behavioral Insights, at University of Toronto