Dan Ariely is a leading expert in behavioral economics, exploring the fascinating, often irrational, mechanisms that influence our decision-making. His work uncovers the hidden forces shaping our everyday choices, highlighting systematic flaws in our thinking. Ariely's approach is grounded in a deep understanding of the human psyche and its deviations from rational thought. His research offers valuable insights into why we make the choices we do and how we might better understand them.
Ariely, a behavioral economist and a "New York Times"-bestselling author, examines the contradictory forces that drive people to cheat and maintain honesty, in this groundbreaking look at the way people behave.
A recent survey of more than 700 CEOs showed that 98% prefer job candidates with a sense of humour and 84% think that funny employees do better work. Psychologist Dr Jennifer Aaker and comedian Naomi Bagdonas' research has shown that humour makes us feel more competent and confident, strengthens relationships and boosts resilience during difficult times. Based on the popular course 'Humour: Serious Business' at Stanford's Graduate School of Business, where Aaker and Bagdonas help some of the world's most hard-driving, blazer-wearing business minds build levity into their organisations and lives, this book will show you how to use humour to: enhance creativity and problem-solving; influence and motivate others; build bonds and defuse tension within teams; create a culture where colleagues feel safe, appreciated and joyful.
The Unexpected Benefits of Defying Logic at Work and at Home
How can confusing directions actually help us? Why can large bonuses make CEOs less productive? Why is there such a big difference between what we think will make us happy and what really makes us happy? In his groundbreaking book Predictably Irrational, social scientist Dan Ariely revealed the multiple biases that lead us into making unwise decisions. Now, in The Upside of Irrationality, he exposes the surprising negative and positive effects irrationality can have on our lives. Focusing on our behaviors at work and in relationships, he offers new insights about how one unwise action can become a long-term habit, how we learn to love the ones we're with, and more. From our office attitudes, to our romantic relationships, to our search for purpose in life, Ariely explains how to break through our negative patterns of thought and behavior to make better decisions.--From publisher description.
An 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.
Exploring the psychology behind spending, this book delves into the emotional and cognitive processes that make transactions feel painful. It examines how various factors, such as social pressures, personal values, and economic behaviors, influence our relationship with money. Through engaging insights and research, the author reveals strategies to alleviate the discomfort associated with financial decisions, ultimately encouraging a healthier mindset towards spending and value.
Misinformation affects us daily, from social media to politics and even personal relationships. Policing social media alone cannot solve the complex problem shaped by partisan politics and subjective interpretations of truth.In Misbelief social scientist Dan Ariely explores the behaviour of 'misbelief' that leads people to distrust accepted truths and embrace conspiracy theor[Bokinfo].
Shares anecdotal insight into the illogical influences behind poor financial decisions and how to outmaneuver them, covering topics ranging from credit-card debt and household budgeting to holiday spending and real estate sales
Dan Ariely, behavioral economist and the New York Times bestselling author of The Upside of Irrationality and Predictably Irrational, examines the contradictory forces that drive us to cheat and keep us honest, in this groundbreaking look at the way we behave: The (Honest) Truth About Dishonesty. From ticket-fixing in our police departments to test-score scandals in our schools, from our elected leaders’ extra-marital affairs to the Ponzi schemes undermining our economy, cheating and dishonesty are ubiquitous parts of our national news cycle—and inescapable parts of the human condition. Drawing on original experiments and research, in the vein of Freakonomics, The Tipping Point, and Survival of the Sickest, Ariely reveals—honestly—what motivates these irrational, but entirely human, behaviors.
How We Lie to Everyone--Especially Ourselves
Challenging conventional views on dishonesty, this thought-provoking work encourages readers to examine their own perceptions and behaviors regarding honesty. The author, known for bestselling titles, delves into the complexities of human nature and deception, prompting a deeper reflection on moral choices and the societal implications of dishonesty.
Bestselling author Dan Ariely delves deep into the nature of motivation and money matters, revealing surprising evidence that the way motivation works is far more complex than we imagine.
