Predictably Irrational

Why do smart people make irrational decisions every day? The answers will surprise you. Predictably Irrational is an intriguing, witty and utterly original look at why we all make illogical decisions. Why can a 50p aspirin do what a 5p aspirin can't? If an item is "free" it must be a bargain, right? Why is everything relative, even when it shouldn't be? How do our expectations influence our actual opinions and decisions? In this astounding book, behavioural economist Dan Ariely cuts to the heart of our strange behaviour, demonstrating how irrationality often supplants rational thought and that the reason for this is embedded in the very structure of our minds. Predictably Irrational brilliantly blends everyday experiences with a series of illuminating and often surprising experiments, which will change your understanding of human behaviour. And, by recognizing these patterns, Ariely shows that we can make better decisions in business, in matters of collective welfare, and in our everyday lives, from drinking coffee to losing weight, from buying a car to choosing a romantic partner.

Why do smart people make irrational decisions every day? The answers will surprise you. Predictably Irrational is an intriguing, witty and utterly original look at why we all make illogical decisions. Why can a 50p aspirin do what a 5p aspirin can't? If an item is "free" it must be a bargain, right? Why is everything relative, even when it shouldn't be? How do our expectations influence our actual opinions and decisions? In this astounding book, behavioural economist Dan Ariely cuts to the heart of our strange behaviour, demonstrating how irrationality often supplants rational thought and that the reason for this is embedded in the very structure of our minds. Predictably Irrational brilliantly blends everyday experiences with a series of illuminating and often surprising experiments, which will change your understanding of human behaviour. And, by recognizing these patterns, Ariely shows that we can make better decisions in business, in matters of collective welfare, and in our everyday lives, from drinking coffee to losing weight, from buying a car to choosing a romantic partner.

Hvorfor tager kloge mennesker så mange irrationelle beslutninger hver eneste dag? Det giver Dan Ariely dig svaret på i "Predictably Irrational", og svaret vil nok overraske dig. "Predictably Irrational" er morsom og original og den svarer dig på mange af de spørgsmål, du måske render rundt med i forhold til hvordan mennesket opfører sig - og hvorfor. Bogen er skrevet af Dan Ariely som er ekspert i opførsel og økonomi - han viser dig menneskets irrationelle mønstre og lærer dig også, hvordan du kan blive bedre til at tage mere rationelle beslutninger.

A marvelous book... thought provoking and highly entertaining." -Jerome Groopman, New York Times bestselling author of How Doctors Think "Ariely not only gives us a great read; he also makes us much wiser." -George Akerlof, 2001 Nobel Laureate in Economics "Revolutionary." -New York Times Book Review Behavioral economist and New York Times bestselling author Dan Ariely offers a much-needed take on the irrational decisions that led to our current economic crisis.

Hvorfor tager kloge mennesker så mange irrationelle beslutninger hver eneste dag? Det giver Dan Ariely dig svaret på i "Predictably Irrational", og svaret vil nok overraske dig. "Predictably Irrational" er morsom og original og den svarer dig på mange af de spørgsmål, du måske render rundt med i forhold til hvordan mennesket opfører sig - og hvorfor. Bogen er skrevet af Dan Ariely som er ekspert i opførsel og økonomi - han viser dig menneskets irrationelle mønstre og lærer dig også, hvordan du kan blive bedre til at tage mere rationelle beslutninger.

A marvelous book... thought provoking and highly entertaining." -Jerome Groopman, New York Times bestselling author of How Doctors Think "Ariely not only gives us a great read; he also makes us much wiser." -George Akerlof, 2001 Nobel Laureate in Economics "Revolutionary." -New York Times Book Review Behavioral economist and New York Times bestselling author Dan Ariely offers a much-needed take on the irrational decisions that led to our current economic crisis.

"Predictably Irrational" er en humoristisk og letforståelig evaluering af de kulturelle kilder til ulogiske beslutninger, samtidig med at udforske grundene til at irrationelle tanker ofte vinder over mere fornuftige praksisser. "Predictably Irrational" giver læseren indsigt i de strukturelle mønstre, der er skyld i at mennesker bliver ved med at gentage deres egne fejl.

"Predictably Irrational" er en humoristisk og letforståelig evaluering af de kulturelle kilder til ulogiske beslutninger, samtidig med at udforske grundene til at irrationelle tanker ofte vinder over mere fornuftige praksisser. "Predictably Irrational" giver læseren indsigt i de strukturelle mønstre, der er skyld i at mennesker bliver ved med at gentage deres egne fejl.

The groundbreaking bestseller from iconic behavioral psychologist Dan Ariely, now the inspiration for the Fall 2023 NBC show The Irrational "A marvelous book... thought provoking and highly entertaining." --Jerome Groopman, New York Times bestselling author of How Doctors Think "Ariely not only gives us a great read; he also makes us much wiser." --George Akerlof, 2001 Nobel Laureate in Economics "Revolutionary." -- New York Times Book Review Why do our headaches persist after we take a one-cent aspirin but disappear when we take a fifty-cent aspirin? Why do we splurge on a lavish meal but cut coupons to save twenty-five cents on a can of soup? When it comes to making decisions in our lives, we think we're making smart, rational choices. But are we? In this newly revised and expanded edition of the groundbreaking New York Times bestseller, Dan Ariely refutes the common assumption that we behave in fundamentally rational ways. From drinking coffee to losing weight, from buying a car to choosing a romantic partner, we consistently overpay, underestimate, and procrastinate. Yet these misguided behaviors are neither random nor senseless. They're systematic and predictable--making us predictably irrational.

The groundbreaking bestseller from iconic behavioral psychologist Dan Ariely, now the inspiration for the Fall 2023 NBC show The Irrational "A marvelous book... thought provoking and highly entertaining." --Jerome Groopman, New York Times bestselling author of How Doctors Think "Ariely not only gives us a great read; he also makes us much wiser." --George Akerlof, 2001 Nobel Laureate in Economics "Revolutionary." -- New York Times Book Review Why do our headaches persist after we take a one-cent aspirin but disappear when we take a fifty-cent aspirin? Why do we splurge on a lavish meal but cut coupons to save twenty-five cents on a can of soup? When it comes to making decisions in our lives, we think we're making smart, rational choices. But are we? In this newly revised and expanded edition of the groundbreaking New York Times bestseller, Dan Ariely refutes the common assumption that we behave in fundamentally rational ways. From drinking coffee to losing weight, from buying a car to choosing a romantic partner, we consistently overpay, underestimate, and procrastinate. Yet these misguided behaviors are neither random nor senseless. They're systematic and predictable--making us predictably irrational.