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In his groundbreaking book, Predictably Irrational, social scientist Dan Ariely revealed the multiple biases that lead us to make 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 and eye-opening truths about what really motivates us on the job, how one unwise action can become a long-term bad habit, how we learn to love the ones were with, and more. The Upside of Irrationality will change the way we see ourselves at work and at homeand cast our irrational behaviors in a more nuanced light.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Typical Behavioural Economics (in a good way),
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This review is from: The Upside Of Irrationality: The Unexpected Benefits of Defying Logic at Work and at Home (Hardcover)
If you're familiar with behavioural economics (Freakonomics, Predictably Irrational, etc.), then you know what to expect -- no surprises here. Great read.
0 of 3 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Needs a kindle version,
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This review is from: The Upside Of Irrationality: The Unexpected Benefits of Defying Logic (Paperback)
The first book permanently altered my model for dealing with people - it had a big positive impact. I won't be buying this until there is a Kindle version, which is when the review gets a 4 or 5.
2 of 8 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars
Irrational Purchase,
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This review is from: The Upside Of Irrationality: The Unexpected Benefits of Defying Logic at Work and at Home (Hardcover)
The difficulty with this book is there is far too much Dan Ariely and his life circumstances and not enough attention paid to the practical use of the irrational approach to decision making. The author has had a tough go in life, having to deal with extensive burns and their aftermath, but that has taken over the book and it becomes a boring read. I sent the book on to the thrift store where someone will get it for what it is worth maybe $00.25
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