Are we in control of our own decisions?

May 21, 2009 by Geeks are Sexy | 3 comments

In the following video presentation, behavioral economist Dan Ariely, the author of Predictably Irrational, uses classic visual illusions and his own counterintuitive (and sometimes shocking) research findings to show how we’re not as rational as we think when we make decisions.

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3 Responses to “Are we in control of our own decisions?”

  1. Grae says:
    May 22, 2009 at 7:07 am

    Another wonderful presentation from the folks at TED!

    If you haven’t checked out the website I highly recommend doing it, there are some real gems in there. http://www.ted.com

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  2. Roy G. says:
    May 23, 2009 at 6:45 am

    Is that Woz in the audience at 12:35?

    It is, 17:17.

    Reply
  3. Tuna says:
    May 30, 2009 at 1:03 pm

    That was a fantastic presentation.

    Reply

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