Psychology · 21 min
Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions
By Dan Ariely
We often believe our choices are rational, but behavioral economist Dan Ariely reveals how hidden biases and environmental cues systematically shape our decisions, making our 'irrationality' surprisingly predictable. This episode explores the consistent patterns behind our seemingly illogical actions.
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Psychology
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21 min
What it is about
behavioral economics, decision making, cognitive biases
Who it is for
Best suited to listeners who want a clearer working understanding of behavioral economics, decision making, cognitive biases and better judgment in how they apply it.
The author
Dan Ariely brings a credible and useful lens to behavioral economics, decision making, cognitive biases, with enough subject command to make the book worth hearing.
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