This session will explore the intersection of analytics & behavioral insights to better understand how applying behavioral insight to policy design to improve government effectiveness in reducing recidivism and opioid addiction, promoting healthy habits and improving the educational attainment of children in need.

Speakers will also discuss how data mining and brokerage combined with strategic communications can be used to exploit our fears, prejudices and biases, as well as how it has been used to influence the opinion and vote of millions around the world.

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