Why Do Human Beings Behave Irrationally

Why Do Human Beings Behave Irrationally

Author: Don Murphy November 27, 2024 Duration: 45:55

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In the episode we explore why human beings sometimes behave irrationally.  We discuss the irrationality of the middle east conflict, doctor patient decision making, self deception and a lot more with Dr. Dan Ariely.

Dan Ariely (Hebrew: דן אריאלי; born April 29, 1967) is an Israeli-American professor and author. He serves as a James B. Duke Professor of psychology and behavioral economics at Duke University. He is the co-founder of several companies implementing insights from behavioral science.[1] Ariely wrote an advice column called "Ask Ariely" in The Wall Street Journal from June 2012 until September 2022.[2] He is the author of the three New York Times best selling books Predictably Irrational, The Upside of Irrationality, and The Honest Truth about Dishonesty.[3] He co-produced the 2015 documentary (Dis)Honesty: The Truth About Lies.[4]

His laboratory at Duke, the Center for Advanced Hindsight, pursues research in subjects like the psychology of money, decision making by physicians and patients, cheating, and social justice

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