Beyond Belief What's Holding You Back - Nir Eyal

About this episode

Charles Schwartz interviews Nir Eyal about the psychology of product attachment and the principles of behavioral design.

In this thought, provoking episode, Charles sits down with Nir Eyal, author, behavioral design expert, and investor, to explore the psychology behind why people become attached to certain products, ideas, and habits. Nir unpacks the core principles from his bestselling book Hooked: How to Build Habit, Forming Products, revealing the behavioral frameworks that the world's most successful companies use to create products people return to again and again. From the science of triggers and rewards to the ethical responsibility of building technology that shapes human behavior, Nir explains how entrepreneurs and product creators can design experiences that truly resonate with users. He also dives into the difference between manipulation and meaningful engagement, sharing why understanding human psychology is essential for building products that serve people rather than exploit them. Together, they explore how habits are formed, how attention has become the most valuable currency in the modern economy, and why the future of innovation lies at the intersection of psychology, technology, and intentional design. This isn't just a conversation about product development. It's a blueprint for…

People in this episode

Host: Charles Schwartz

Guest: Nir Eyal

Topics covered

• behavioral design
• product development
• human psychology
• habit formation
• technology ethics

Keywords

• behavioral design
• habit-forming products
• human behavior
• entrepreneurship
• technology

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products

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