Leveraging Insights to Build Trustworthy AI & Internet
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We all have. Our brains are wired with shortcuts that can sometimes lead to risky online behavior.
These mental shortcuts, known as cognitive biases, can influence how we interact with technology.
At Safety by Design Lab, we understand that the way people interact with technology is influenced by cognitive biases and psychological factors.
Additionally, engineers and product managers are not immune to these biases, which can affect their design and decision-making processes.
But there's a powerful tool to bridge this gap: behavioral economics. By understanding these biases, we can design systems that "nudge" users towards safer choices and help developers build technology with security at its core.
What is Behavioral Economics?
Behavioral economics explores how psychological factors and cognitive biases influence our decision-making.
It reveals that humans aren't always perfectly rational actors. Instead, behavioral economics recognizes that human behavior is often irrational and influenced by various biases.
This field helps us understand and predict how people actually behave in various situations, providing insights that can improve decision-making processes and product design.
Integrating Behavioral Economics into Safety by Design
Safety by Design goes beyond simply creating safe products and systems.
By understanding how users interact with technology and their inherent behavioral quirks, Safety by Design can create even safer digital experiences.
Behavioral economics is also crucial in designing risk assessments that nudge product managers to integrate safety features. By highlighting potential risks and providing clear, behaviorally informed guidelines, we encourage the adoption of safety best practices from the start.
