A delightful little TED presentation from one of the main researchers behind Brooks’ Social Animal. His endearing conclusion mirrors much of our own hopes in drawing such regular attention to human limitations, ht DT:

The book that Ariely is speaking from is Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions.

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2 responses to “Hip Replacements, Organ Donations and Free Lunches: Dan Ariely on Predictable Irrationality”

1. John Zahl says:

   01/04/2012 at 2:19 pm

   I really enjoyed this TED talk. Thanks Davids!

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2. Andrew Pearson says:

   01/05/2012 at 11:07 am

   Unbelievable (in the overwhelmingly believable sense). Well worth the 17 minutes.

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