Predictably Irrational — Book Review — Dan Ariely
Clarity Reviews
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
This is a review of Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely. Ariely presents experiments showing systematic irrationality in human decision-making, challenging economic assumptions about rational behavior. He demonstrates anchoring effects, loss aversion, and how framing influences choices. However, laboratory findings from college students don't necessarily generalize to real-world contexts with genuine consequences. What economists call "irrational" might represent adaptive responses to complex environments. The framework can justify paternalistic policies restricting autonomy while ignoring structural factors shaping choices. Individual cognitive biases receive disproportionate attention compared to systemic constraints. Best approached as collection of interesting phenomena rather than comprehensive decision-making guide. Independent, unaffiliated—informational only, not a substitute for the book.
Duration - 21m.
Author - Clarity Reviews.
Narrator - Digital Voice David E.
Published Date - Thursday, 09 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 RikasElu ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. This is a review of Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely. Ariely presents experiments showing systematic irrationality in human decision-making, challenging economic assumptions about rational behavior. He demonstrates anchoring effects, loss aversion, and how framing influences choices. However, laboratory findings from college students don't necessarily generalize to real-world contexts with genuine consequences. What economists call "irrational" might represent adaptive responses to complex environments. The framework can justify paternalistic policies restricting autonomy while ignoring structural factors shaping choices. Individual cognitive biases receive disproportionate attention compared to systemic constraints. Best approached as collection of interesting phenomena rather than comprehensive decision-making guide. Independent, unaffiliated—informational only, not a substitute for the book. Duration - 21m. Author - Clarity Reviews. Narrator - Digital Voice David E. Published Date - Thursday, 09 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 RikasElu ©.
Language:
English
Review
Duration:00:21:23