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My Take
Ariely has a rare talent for turning rigorous experiments into genuinely fun reading, which is why Predictably Irrational became such a phenomenon. His whole project, showing that we deviate from rational choice in systematic, predictable ways, reshaped how a lot of people think about money, motivation, and honesty. The backstory adds depth too: his own experience with severe burns and recovery clearly informs his curiosity about pain, perception, and human behavior. He is one of the field's best communicators, equally at home on a TED stage and in the lab. I find his work consistently illuminating, even when it makes you a little uncomfortable about your own choices.
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Overview
Dan Ariely (born April 29, 1967) is a behavioral economist, psychologist, and author, and a professor at Duke University. He is best known for his bestselling books on irrational human decision-making, including Predictably Irrational and The (Honest) Truth About Dishonesty. His engaging research on the hidden forces shaping our choices has made him a prominent popularizer of behavioral economics, and he has received an Ig Nobel Prize.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Dan Ariely
- Name (Japanese)
- ダン・アリエリー
- Reading
- だん・ありえりー
- Born
- April 29, 1967 (age 59)
- Origin
- New York, New York, United States
- Occupation
- Economist / Psychologist / Education scholar / University professor / Author
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Goat
2. Background
- University
- Duke University
Awards & achievements
- Ig Nobel Prize
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Predictably Irrational |
| Notable work | The Upside of Irrationality |
| Notable work | The (Honest) Truth About Dishonesty |
| Notable work | Dishonesty |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.danariely.com/
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/danariely/
- Xhttps://x.com/danariely
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan%20Ariely
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%80%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%82%A2%E3%83%AA%E3%82%A8%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q731905
5. About this entry
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Frequently asked questions
When was Dan Ariely born?
Born April 29, 1967 (age 59).
Where is Dan Ariely from?
Dan Ariely is from New York, New York, United States.
What does Dan Ariely do?
Dan Ariely works as Economist, Psychologist, Education scholar, University professor, Author.
What is Dan Ariely known for?
Notable works include Predictably Irrational, The Upside of Irrationality, The (Honest) Truth About Dishonesty.
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