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The provocative follow-up to a bestseller delves into the complexities of human behavior, exploring why large bonuses can hinder CEO productivity, how confusing directions can be beneficial, and the significance of revenge. It examines the disparity between our expectations of happiness and the reality of what truly fulfills us. The author, a social scientist, reveals the biases that lead to unwise decisions and highlights the surprising effects of irrationality in our lives. By focusing on workplace dynamics and personal relationships, he offers fresh insights into what motivates us, the transformation of unwise actions into habits, and the process of developing love for those around us. Utilizing experimental methods similar to those in his previous work, the author presents data from engaging experiments to draw compelling conclusions about our behaviors. He addresses various aspects of life, from office attitudes to romantic connections and the quest for purpose, providing strategies to overcome negative thought patterns and make better choices. This exploration will reshape our understanding of ourselves in both professional and personal contexts, offering a nuanced perspective on our irrational behaviors.
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The Upside of Irrationality, Dan Ariely
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- 2010
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- Sous-titre
- The Unexpected Benefits of Defying Logic at Work and at Home
- Langue
- Anglais
- Auteurs
- Dan Ariely
- Éditeur
- HarperCollins
- Publié
- 2010
- Format
- souple
- Pages
- 334
- ISBN10
- 0007354770
- ISBN13
- 9780007354771
- Séries
- Mots clés
- Nonfiction, Sciences sociales, Commerce, Motivation & Bien-être, Thèmes psychologiques, Développement personnel, Science, Sociologie
- Titre original
- The upside of irrationality
- Évaluation
- 4,1 sur 5
- Description
- The provocative follow-up to a bestseller delves into the complexities of human behavior, exploring why large bonuses can hinder CEO productivity, how confusing directions can be beneficial, and the significance of revenge. It examines the disparity between our expectations of happiness and the reality of what truly fulfills us. The author, a social scientist, reveals the biases that lead to unwise decisions and highlights the surprising effects of irrationality in our lives. By focusing on workplace dynamics and personal relationships, he offers fresh insights into what motivates us, the transformation of unwise actions into habits, and the process of developing love for those around us. Utilizing experimental methods similar to those in his previous work, the author presents data from engaging experiments to draw compelling conclusions about our behaviors. He addresses various aspects of life, from office attitudes to romantic connections and the quest for purpose, providing strategies to overcome negative thought patterns and make better choices. This exploration will reshape our understanding of ourselves in both professional and personal contexts, offering a nuanced perspective on our irrational behaviors.