Humans' tendency for irrationality | Dan Ariely

Philosophy For Our Times

English - April 30, 2024 17:40 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MB - ★★★★ - 260 ratings
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Join professor and psychologist Dan Ariely as he discusses the main tenets of his 2023 book 'Misbelief: What Makes Rational People Believe Irrational Things.' With great sympathy for those, including some of us, who tend to believe various unsubstantiated claims, Ariely assesses their personality traits, the effects on society, and what, if anything, can be done about an increasing tendency for misbelief.

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