Obama Behavior Team to “Nudge” U.S. Toward Government Goals

Obama Behavior Team to “Nudge” U.S. Toward Government Goals
August 27, 2013
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Source: The New American

In an effort to “nudge” Americans to support bigger and more intrusive government while changing behavior to suit the whims of the political class in Washington, D.C., the Obama administration is following the lead of U.K. authorities by building what the White House refers to as a “Behavioral Insights Team.” According to an official document about the scheme aimed at recruiting personnel, the controversial team will be charged with prodding the U.S. population to think and behave in ways that officials deem best on everything from “sustainability” to health and education.

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