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Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions by Dan Ariely

waniyussof's review against another edition

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challenging informative tense slow-paced

4.0

mnstucki's review against another edition

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4.0

Really well done. A lot of things just kind of clicked, so that was cool. I particularly enjoyed listening to this, as the narrator has an excellent British accent. :D

themanofsilver's review against another edition

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4.0

Fascinating look into how we are tripped up by the irrational way our mind works. Great book, but I recommend the print version. I switched to the audiobook since I had a long drive, but the reader's pompous English accent realty detracted from the text.

mcrome04's review against another edition

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informative medium-paced

3.0

Interesting at times, but feels too long and repetitive. By the end I found myself skimming more than reading. 

jonesfam08's review against another edition

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3.0

Very interesting and easy to read. I would give it 3 ½ stars if I could. The only reason I don't give it four stars is I can't quite figure out how the information or lessons will stick with me. The research is sound and the information unique. Definitely worth a look.

qwertyatty's review against another edition

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5.0

A really, really nice book. Dan Ariely's experiments on behavioral economics will stun and amaze you. It will make you think about our motives, intentions, and expectations when we make decisions. One of my all-time non-fiction favorites, alongside Freakonomics and Superfreakonomics.

Can't wait to read the next book, The Upside of Irrationality. :)

tgdc1978's review

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informative medium-paced

5.0

conspiracyofravens's review against another edition

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funny hopeful informative medium-paced

4.25

cmcarr's review against another edition

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4.0

If you are interested in behavioral economics, this is an entertaining read.

adityam's review against another edition

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4.0

A good book to know interesting patterns of our decision making with many experiments which are applicable mostly to almost each reader.