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The Upside of Irrationality - (P.S.) by Dan Ariely (Paperback)

The Upside of Irrationality - (P.S.) by  Dan Ariely (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Behavioral economist and "New York Times"-bestselling author Ariely ("Predictably Irrational") returns to offer 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.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>"Dan 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." -- James Surowiecki, author of <em>The Wisdom of Crowds </em></p><p>Behavioral economist and <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author of <em>Predictably Irrational</em> Dan Ariely returns to offer 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 <em>Freakonomics, Survival of the Sickest</em>, and Malcolm Gladwell's <em>Blink</em> and <em>The Tipping Point</em> will find many thought-provoking insights in <em>The Upside of Irrationality.</em></p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p>How can large bonuses sometimes make CEOs less productive?<br />Why is revenge so important to us?<br />How can confusing directions actually help us?<br />Why is there a difference between what we <em>think</em> will make us happy and what <em>really</em> makes us happy? </p><p>In his groundbreaking book, <em>Predictably Irrational</em>, social scientist Dan Ariely revealed the multiple biases that lead us to make unwise decisions. Now, in <em>The Upside of Irrationality</em>, 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. <em>The Upside of Irrationality</em> will change the way we see ourselves at work and at home--and cast our irrational behaviors in a more nuanced light.</p>

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