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Nice insights into human nature. - Goodreads No new insights here, but its easily readable. - Goodreads An introduction into how we consume and think. - Goodreads You never thought this before writing the book. - Goodreads Review: Predictably Irrational, Revised and Expanded Edition: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our DecisionsUser Review - Elizabeth - GoodreadsI *really* wanted to like this book. I think his premise - that we're not nearly as rational as we think we are - is an important perspective, but I didn't like the book's style. It seemed like he was ... Read full review Review: Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our DecisionsUser Review - Benjamin - GoodreadsThis is a fun read. Ariely talks about quirks of human nature such as the way we can be primed to either pay more or ignore the costs of certain choices, the placebo effect, and ways in which we can ... Read full review Related books
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