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57: Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely

Nov 21, 2018
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ANECDOTE

Ariely's Burn Experience

  • Dan Ariely's book "Predictably Irrational" begins with his experience of suffering severe burns.
  • This experience shaped his research on irrational decision-making.
INSIGHT

Decoy Effect

  • Comparisons influence our decisions, even if a third option is irrelevant (decoy effect).
  • This makes us question the trustworthiness of choices.
ANECDOTE

Pearl King Marketing

  • The Pearl King created demand for black pearls by associating them with valuable gems.
  • This illustrates how perceived value, not just scarcity, drives demand.
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