New York Times
Bestseller
“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
The Wisdom of Crowds
Behavioral economist and
bestselling author of
Predictably Irrational
Dan Ariely offers 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
Freakonomics, Survival of the Sickest
, and Malcolm Gladwell’s
Blink
and
The Tipping Point
will find many thought-provoking insights in
The Upside of Irrationality.
How can large bonuses sometimes make CEOs less productive?
Why is revenge so important to us?
How can confusing directions actually help us?
Why is there a difference between what we
think
will make us happy and what
really
makes us happy?
In his groundbreaking book,
, Ariely revealed the multiple biases that lead us to make unwise decisions. Now, in
The Upside of Irrationality
, 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.
will change the way we see ourselves at work and at home—and cast our irrational behaviors in a more nuanced light.