What Jennifer Pahlka thinks about behavioural science

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Author of Recoding America; founded Code for America and was US deputy chief technology officer from 2013 to 2014.

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2 dated positions, 2026, in their own words. Our reading of what Jennifer Pahlka has said — not written or endorsed by them.

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1. 7 Aug 2026

   Our readingEven when there is political will for reform, administrative agencies will not reform themselves without outside pressure.

   Their wordsThere is suddenly political will and leadership on these issues, which makes change now possible, but the administrative state is not going to reform itself.

   ↗Thinking the unthinkableeatingpolicy.com 3rd of 3 in this piece

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3. 30 May 2026

   Our readingA well-functioning reform team within a bureaucracy can end up excusing the lack of deeper structural change.

   Their wordsIronically, an effective digital service can provide just enough success to excuse the lack of true reform.

   ↗The Digital Service Was Never the Pointeatingpolicy.com 1st of 3 in this piece