Something You Should Know

Surprising Factors That Influence What You Buy & The Strange Story of Ice

June 25, 2026·48 min·7-min readnarrativescience
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This episode of Something You Should Know explores the hidden forces shaping human behavior, from the psychological biases that manipulate consumer choices to the surprising history of ice as a commodity that transformed modern life. It reveals how much of what we believe to be free wil

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Guest

R

Richard Shotton

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Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

People

Richard ShottonAmy BradyMike CarruthersFrederic TudorJohn Gorrie

Books

The Illusion of Choiceby Richard ShottonIce: From Mixed Drinks to Skating Rinks: A Cool History of a Hot Commodityby Amy Brady

Companies

7-Eleven

Topics

Business ModelsMarketing

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