The Upside of Irrationality - The Unexpected Benefits of Defying Logic at Work and at Home
Dr. Dan Ariely
Summary
Key Facts and Insights from "The Upside of Irrationality"
- The irrationality of human behavior can often lead to positive outcomes.
- People are more motivated by the meaning of their work than by monetary rewards.
- Emotions play a significant role in decision-making processes and can often lead us to act irrationally.
- Procrastination and self-control issues are a result of our irrational behavior.
- Adaptation, both positive and negative, affects our satisfaction with life.
- Our decision-making ability is affected by our physical state, such as hunger or arousal.
- Empathy gap, i.e., our inability to predict our future emotional states, affects our decisions. ...
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