Predictably irrational
Dan Ariely
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Predictably irrational
by Dan Ariely
Published
2008-10-20
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pages
306
ISBN-13
9780007307432
ISBN-10
0007307438
Description
This evaluation of the sources of illogical decisions explores the reasons why irrational thought often overcomes level-headed practices, offering insight into the structural patterns that cause people to make the same mistakes repeatedly. In a series of illuminating, often surprising experiments, the author, a MIT behavioral economist, refutes the common assumption that we behave in fundamentally rational ways. Blending everyday experience withgroundbreaking research, he explains how expectations, emotions, social norms, and other invisible, seemingly illogical forces skew our reasoning abilities. Not only do we make astonishingly simple mistakes every day, but we make the same types of mistakes, he discovers. We consistently overpay, underestimate, and procrastinate. We fail to understand the profound effects of our emotions on what we want, and we overvalue what we already own. Yet these misguided behaviors are neither random nor senseless. They are systematic and predictable, making us predictably irrational. From drinking coffee to losing weight, from buying a car to choosing a romantic partner, he explains how to break through these systematic patterns of thought to make better decisions. This book offers ways to change the way we interact with the world one small decision at a time.
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How many pages are in Predictably irrational?
This edition of Predictably irrational has approximately 306 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Predictably irrational?
For most readers, Predictably irrational typically takes between 6h 23m and 4h 15m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 76,500 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of Predictably irrational?
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Who is the author of Predictably irrational?
Predictably irrational was written by Dan Ariely.
When was Predictably irrational published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2008-10-20. The original work may have been published on a different date.