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Psychology · 22 min

Punished by Rewards

By Alfie Kohn

This episode unpacks Alfie Kohn's 'Punished by Rewards,' revealing how external incentives often diminish intrinsic motivation, stifle creativity, and ultimately backfire, challenging conventional wisdom on what truly drives human engagement.

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Psychology
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22 min
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“This episode unpacks Alfie Kohn's 'Punished by Rewards,' revealing how external incentives often diminish intrinsic motivation, stifle creativity, and ultimately backfire, challenging conventional wisdom on what truly drives human engagement.”

— Alfie Kohn, Punished by Rewards

What it is about

motivation, intrinsic motivation, extrinsic motivation

Who it is for

Best suited to listeners who want a clearer working understanding of motivation, intrinsic motivation, extrinsic motivation and better judgment in how they apply it.

The author

Alfie Kohn brings a credible and useful lens to motivation, intrinsic motivation, extrinsic motivation, with enough subject command to make the book worth hearing.

About the author

Alfie Kohn

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