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A monkey economy as irrational as ours | Laurie Santos

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The Evolutionary Roots of Financial Irrationality

This chapter explores the irrational financial behaviors exhibited by capuchin monkeys and humans, linking these mistakes to deep evolutionary roots. While overcoming these biases is challenging, the chapter also highlights the potential of technology and design to help us navigate these instinctual tendencies.

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