Not Rational and Not by Chance – Tools for Decision-Making – Prof. Dan Ariely

When should we trust our gut, and when shouldn’t we? Why do we repeat the same mistakes, even when we know better? And what causes us to behave so irrationally when it comes to money, risk, and relationships?

We like to think that we make considered, logical decisions, but in practice our choices are influenced by emotions, biases, and mechanisms that developed in us over thousands of years of evolution. In a fascinating lecture with Professor Dan Ariely, we will discover what truly lies behind the decisions we make, why we keep repeating the same mistakes, and how all of this affects the way we spend money, take risks, evaluate what we have, and even perceive our contribution to the relationships in our lives.

By understanding these mechanisms, we will also gain practical tools to help us make better, more conscious decisions in our daily lives.

About: Professor Dan Ariely is one of the world’s leading researchers in behavioral economics and psychology, and a lecturer at Duke University. His research and books deal with human irrationality, decision-making, and ways to better understand our behavior—in order to make better decisions and live more conscious lives.