Alexandra Evans
human agency expert and advocate
Alexandra’s first book, Misbehave, is a collection of stories that moves from curiosity, to rage, to hope, offering readers a practical, philosophically grounded model for reclaiming ownership of their thoughts, feelings and actions.
Alexandra has spent her career inside some of the most influential institutions in tech policy, including TikTok, 5Rights Foundation and the British Board of Film Classification, and is currently an advisor to Ofcom. A former lawyer, regulator and tech executive, she brings rare breadth and real-world insight to tackling one of the defining challenges of our time.
Alexandra’s writing explores the rise of behavioural science and subsequent decline of human agency. Drawing on ancient philosophy, modern psychology and personal stories including her own, she explains why agency is essential for humanflourishing. With hope, compassion and humour, she sets out a vision for a better future in which we harness the power of agencyto build happier, healthier lives.
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