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Dan Ariely, Predictably Irrational

D. G. Martin interviews Dan Ariely about his book, Predictably Irrational

Aired 08/15/2009 | Rating NR

NC Bookwatch

Dan Ariely, Predictably Irrational

Season 12 Episode 1207 | 26m 47sVideo has Closed Captions

D. G. Martin interviews Dan Ariely about his book, Predictably Irrational

Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions Why do smart people make irrational decisions every day? The answers will surprise you. Predictably Irrational is an intriguing, witty and utterly original look at why we all make illogical decisions. Why can a 50p aspirin do what a 5p aspirin can't? If an item is "free" it must be a bargain, right?

Aired 08/15/2009 | Rating NR

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NC Bookwatch is a local public television program presented by PBS NC

NC Bookwatch

Dan Ariely, Predictably Irrational

Season 12 Episode 1207 | 26m 47sVideo has Closed Captions

Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions Why do smart people make irrational decisions every day? The answers will surprise you. Predictably Irrational is an intriguing, witty and utterly original look at why we all make illogical decisions. Why can a 50p aspirin do what a 5p aspirin can't? If an item is "free" it must be a bargain, right?

Aired 08/15/2009 | Rating NR

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

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