Posted on 07/30/2013 7:59:40 AM PDT by ColdOne
The federal government is hiring what it calls a "Behavioral Insights Team" that will look for ways to subtly influence people's behavior, according to a document describing the program obtained by FoxNews.com. Critics warn there could be unintended consequences to such policies, while supporters say the team could make government and society more efficient.
While the program is still in its early stages, the document shows the White House is already working on such projects with almost a dozen federal departments and agencies including the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Agriculture.
"Behavioral sciences can be used to help design public policies that work better, cost less, and help people to achieve their goals," reads the government document describing the program, which goes on to call for applicants to apply for positions on the team.
(Excerpt) Read more at foxnews.com ...
“Nudge” by Cass R. Sunstein Richard H. Thaler
Principles of the Hitler Youth: http://histclo.com/youth/youth/org/nat/hitler/prin/hj-prin.htm
Nudge > shove > shoot
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