Ryan Anderson

Financology Podcast

Science EN ↓ 77 episodes

My substack is essentially about decision-making; especially as it applies to finance and investment. I have Ph. D in psychology, and so a lot of what I write about involves understanding the psychology behind the money decisions that people make. drryana.substack.com

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Ryan Anderson

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How Friction Influences Financial Decisions 28.08.2025 13:36

This episode explores the concept of "friction" in behavioral economics, defining it as any resistance that shapes our decisions, particularly in financial contexts. It discusses how companies like Amazon leverage low friction (e.g., one-click ordering) to boost sales, and how companies can strategically use low friction for enticing initial offers while adding high friction to hidden terms. The e...

Decoding psychological friction 23.07.2025 17:21

newsletter originally published April 12, 2024 - https://drryana.substack.com/p/decoding-psychological-friction This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drryana.substack.com