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The Upside of Irrationality Summary Audiobook

Dan Ariely

The unexpected benefits of defying logic in daily life

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Author: Dan Ariely

Narrator: Brian

Format: MP3

IBSN: 9780061995033

Language: English

Publish Date: 01/01/2010

Audiobook length: 31min

Contents

Chapter 1Overview
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Chapter 2How to understand the irrationality of love and make better decisions?
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Chapter 3How to understand irrationality in life and make better decisions?
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Chapter 4How to understand irrationality at work and make better decisions?
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Chapter 5Summary & Review
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Who should listen The Upside of Irrationality

"The Upside of Irrationality" by Dan Ariely is ideal for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of human behavior and decision-making. This audiobook is particularly valuable for business professionals, marketers, psychologists, and educators seeking insights into how irrationality influences choices and outcomes. Additionally, it appeals to general readers curious about behavioral economics, providing a compelling exploration of the quirks of our minds that can lead to both detrimental and beneficial results in everyday life.

3 quotes from The Upside of Irrationality

  • "We are not only influenced by our rational sides but also by our emotions and social norms, which can lead us to make decisions that do not align with our best interests."
  • "People have a strong tendency to overvalue the present and undervalue the future, which impacts their decision-making and leads to irrational behaviors."
  • "Understanding our irrational behaviors can help us design better systems and environments that promote more beneficial outcomes in our personal and professional lives."

Author : Dan Ariely

The author of the book, Dan Ariely, is a professor of psychology and behavioral economics at Duke University in the US, who has acquired doctoral degrees in both psychology and business. Since its publication, his Irrationality series of books has long occupied the New York Times bestseller list. This book, The Upside of Irrationality: The Unexpected Benefits of Defying Logic at Work and at Home, was highly praised by the Nobel Economics Prize winner Akerlof, and was recommended by media outlets such as the Harvard Business Review, New York Times, and The Boston Globe.