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Psychology · 21 min

Alchemy: The Dark Art and Curious Science of Creating Magic in Brands, Business, and Life

By Rory Sutherland

Explore how true innovation and value creation often defy pure logic, emerging instead from a nuanced understanding of human perception and 'irrational' desires. This episode unpacks the subtle psychological alchemy behind products and experiences that command loyalty and premium, even when objectively similar alternatives exist.

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“Explore how true innovation and value creation often defy pure logic, emerging instead from a nuanced understanding of human perception and 'irrational' desires. This episode unpacks the subtle psychological alchemy behind products and experiences that command loyalty and premium, even when objectively similar alternatives exist.”

— Rory Sutherland, Alchemy: The Dark Art and Curious Science of Creating Magic in Brands, Business, and Life

What it is about

alchemy, behavioral economics, perception

Who it is for

Best suited to listeners who want a clearer working understanding of alchemy, behavioral economics, perception and better judgment in how they apply it.

The author

Rory Sutherland brings a credible and useful lens to alchemy, behavioral economics, perception, with enough subject command to make the book worth hearing.

About the author

Rory Sutherland

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