Consumer behaviour and the quest for cool
According to consumer psychology, there's a recipe for being cool. And surprisingly, the ingredients are similar across a bunch of countries and cultures.
So today, we explore the concept of cool: what it says about our values and how it influences us. But be warned — if you try too hard to be cool, it might unravel your attempt before you even get there.
You can catch up on more episodes of the All in the Mind podcast with journalist and presenter Sana Qadar, exploring the psychology of topics like stress, memory, communication and relationships on the ABC Listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts.
Guest:
Caleb Warren
Consumer psychologist
Professor of Marketing
University of Arizona
Credits:
Presenter/producer: Sana Qadar
Senior producer: James Bullen
Producer: Rose Kerr
Sound engineer: Simon Branthwaite
More info:
Trying too hard or not hard enough: How effort shapes status
What Makes Things Cool? How Autonomy Influences Perceived Coolness
Cool People
2025-11-09
28 min
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