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From "Made in China" to Market Leader: How Chinese Carmakers Out-Engineered a Nation's Biases
From "Made in China" to Market Leader: How Chinese Carmakers Out-Engineered a Nation's Biases

Why did millions of consumers stop seeing "Made in China" as a warning sign and start seeing it as a smart choice?

This isn't just a story about cheaper cars or better technology. It's a fascinating case study in how behavioural science can overcome deeply ingrained consumer biases. By understanding loss aversion, social proof, signalling, and attribute substitution, Chinese carmakers didn't simply persuade buyers—they systematically reduced the fears that were stopping them from buying in the first place.

Discover how one of the biggest shifts in the automotive market became a masterclass in changing behaviour, one bias at a time.

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From the “Hand of God” to the Video Assistant Referee
From the “Hand of God” to the Video Assistant Referee

Did VAR solve football's biggest refereeing problem—or expose an even bigger challenge? Using Diego Maradona's infamous "Hand of God" goal as a starting point, this article explores what behavioural science reveals about dishonesty, procedural justice, and why accurate decisions alone aren't enough to build trust. From football to AI, discover why understanding how decisions are made matters just as much as getting them right.

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Culture Change at Scale: How NatWest Used Behavioural Science to Transform
Culture Change at Scale: How NatWest Used Behavioural Science to Transform

Former GAABS board chair, Steve Martin, hosted a webinar for behavioural science practitioners with two senior executives from NatWest Group who are currently leading a transformative culture change initiative grounded in applied behavioural science: 1) Hilary Kitson, Group Chief Operating Officer Designate, and 2) Catherine Stephens, Director of Culture. Together they painted a picture of their practical experiences of implementing behavioural science principles across one of the UK's largest financial services organisations.

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