You may not realize it, but «nudge» has been used by businesses, policymakers and governments for years to prod the public into making different choices. Small changes in our environment can «nudge» us into different behaviors without restricting the options available to us. For example, printing the low-calorie options in bold on a menu, or showing the calorie information, might change what we choose to eat.
Why do(n’t) people support being nudged towards healthier diets?
You may not realize it, but "nudge" has been used by businesses, policymakers and governments for years to prod the public into making different choices. Small changes in our environment can "nudge" us into different behaviors without restricting the options available to us. For example, printing the low-calorie options in bold on a menu, or showing the calorie information, might change what we choose to eat.