This week’s episode of the Product Science Podcast was one of my favorites to create. Not only did I get to talk product with Nir Eyal, but I also got to shine a light on the companies that have used the Hooked model to create value for society. These companies, like FitBod, Kahoot, and Anchor use the awesome power of behavioral design and technology to help people build habits that they don’t regret.

One of our core beliefs at H2R Product Science is that technology can and should be used to solve real problems and make a positive impact on the world. Those of us who are doing that with it need to spread the awareness and skills to help others do it too. With good product thinking, we can also create sustainable businesses and better lives for ourselves along the way.

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Warmly,

Holly

The Nir Eyal Hypothesis: Products That Create Desirable Habits Win the Long Game

H2R Product Science

Nir Eyal is the author of Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products. In this episode of the Product Science Podcast, we talk about how to make sticky products that keep users coming back for more, the difference between ethical and unethical manipulation, and the impact of passing the regret test on the business’s bottom line.

The Regret Test

NirandFar

In this article Nir goes into detail about what the regret test is and how to use it. I think it’s an amazingly simple way to tell if you’re designing something with a positive impact.

The fundamental problem with Silicon Valley’s favorite growth strategy

Quartz

This article from Tim O’Reilly was so fantastic I told anyone who would listen to me. So many systems today are set up for short-term gain at the expense of long-term value and sustainability, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Tim O’Reilly talks us through his own history and decisions to tell this story.

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Recent Podcasts

We're near the end of season 1, with the final episode next week. We'll be back with season 2 in the fall. Check out these recent episodes:

• The Chris Butler Hypothesis: Adversarial Product Management Gets to the Core of What Really Matters Using Contrarian Thinking
• The Josh Seiden Hypothesis: Driving Outcomes Over Output Requires Understanding Customer Behavior
• ​The Hope Gurion Hypothesis: Fearless Product Leaders Build Alignment Around Clear Goals and Evidence-Based Decisions

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