The Upside of Irrationality
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The Upside of Irrationality

The Unexpected Benefits of Defying Logic at Work and at Home

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The Upside of Irrationality

The Unexpected Benefits of Defying Logic at Work and at Home

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New York Times Bestseller

"Ariely is a genius at understanding human behavior: no economist does a better job of uncovering and explaining the hidden reasons for the weird ways we act." ā€” James Surowiecki, author of The Wisdom of Crowds

Behavioral economist and New York Times bestselling author of Predictably Irrational Dan Ariely offers a much-needed take on the irrational decisions that influence our dating lives, our workplace experiences, and our temptation to cheat in any and all areas. Fans of Freakonomics, Survival of the Sickest, and Malcolm Gladwell's Blink and The Tipping Point will find many thought-provoking insights in The Upside of Irrationality.

How can large bonuses sometimes make CEOs less productive?

Why is revenge so important to us?

How can confusing directions actually help us?

Why is there a difference between what we think will make us happy and what really makes us happy?

In his groundbreaking book, Predictably Irrational, 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 we're with, and more. The Upside of Irrationality will change the way we see ourselves at work and at homeā€”and cast our irrational behaviors in a more nuanced light.

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Publisher
HarperCollins e-books
Year
2010
ISBN
9780062008565
Topic
Social Sciences
Subtopic
Popular Culture
Index
Social Sciences

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Dedication
  4. Contents
  5. Introduction: Lessons from Procrastination and Medical Side Effects
  6. Part I - The Unexpected Ways We Defy Logic at Work
  7. Part II - The Unexpected Ways We Defy Logic at Home
  8. Thanks
  9. List of Collaborators
  10. Notes
  11. Bibliography and Additional Readings
  12. Index
  13. About the Author
  14. Books by Dan Ariely
  15. Copyright
  16. About the Publisher