Social Butterflies, Susannah Hume
Social Butterflies, Susannah Hume
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Social Butterflies
Reclaiming the Positive Power of Social Networks

Author: Susannah Hume, Michael Sanders

Narrator: Simon Vance

Unabridged: 6 hr 51 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 05/14/2019


Synopsis

In this essential and timely book, behavioral scientists Sanders and Hume demonstrate the astonishing reach of our social networks, and why we need to reclaim their power to effect positive change in our professional and private lives.

The rise of social media has sent our social instincts into overdrive, and the impact of our networks has never been greater. But what if we could reclaim the positive power that influences our decisions, to behave better and be happier? In this groundbreaking book, Sanders and Hume build on the incredible findings of their own cutting-edge research from their work at the world's first Nudge Unit, as well as illuminating case studies from experts around the world, to show how small changes in our environments can have a huge impact on where our instincts lead us. At a time when our trust in each other is being destroyed on a global scale, it's never been more important to understand what motivates us and how to use our predictable behaviors to drive positive change. From helping us to run more cohesive organizations, to building important relationships and connections that matter, this is an essential roadmap back to our better social selves.

About Susannah Hume

Susannah Hume is an associate director at King's College London, and former principal research advisor at the Behavioural Insights Team. She has dedicated her career to promoting education and political empowerment among young people, with a multidisciplinary background in political science and public policy, statistical methods, behavioral economics, business, and English, including an MSc from the London School of Economics and Political Science.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Holly on October 22, 2023

This was okay. Essentially an introduction to social psychology and behaviour change with a focus on networks and social capital. I was expecting it to be focused on something more specific within the realm of social networks/social butterflies but actually it was just an overview of the concept. I......more

Goodreads review by Geanina on September 29, 2024

I needed 5 months to finish this book (indeed while reading others in paralel) because it was hard to motivate myself to pick it up. Despite the very interesting amount of data,t he writing style is very heavy. All the way, I had the feeling that I’m fighting to stay connected to very long phrases,......more

Goodreads review by Syon on April 25, 2024

I feel like many popular behavioral science books cover similar ground, but this one is certainly better than most! Overall it’s definitely worth your time - though it perhaps could use a revised version given the speed of evolution in things like misinformation, social media, etc.......more

Goodreads review by Romina on June 25, 2023

Me gusta que su análisis de redes sociales no abarque sólo lo malo sino también lo positivo y que sus aseveraciones sean sustentadas.......more

Goodreads review by Harry on January 02, 2020

The key message seems to be that social networks are advantageous.......more