{"product_id":"the-upside-of-irrationality-the-unexpected-benefits-of-defying-logic-9780061995040","title":"The Upside of Irrationality: The Unexpected Benefits of Defying Logic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e Bestseller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Dan Ariely is a genius at understanding human behavior: no economist does a better job of uncovering and explaining the hidden reasons for the weird ways we act.\" -- James Surowiecki, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Wisdom of Crowds \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBehavioral economist and \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003ePredictably Irrational\u003c\/em\u003e Dan Ariely offers a much-needed take on the irrational decisions that influence our dating lives, our workplace experiences, and our temptation to cheat in any and all areas. Fans of \u003cem\u003eFreakonomics, Survival of the Sickest\u003c\/em\u003e, and Malcolm Gladwell's \u003cem\u003eBlink\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Tipping Point\u003c\/em\u003e will find many thought-provoking insights in \u003cem\u003eThe Upside of Irrationality.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow can large bonuses sometimes make CEOs less productive?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy is revenge so important to us?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow can confusing directions actually help us?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy is there a difference between what we \u003cem\u003ethink\u003c\/em\u003e will make us happy and what \u003cem\u003ereally\u003c\/em\u003e makes us happy?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn his groundbreaking book, \u003cem\u003ePredictably Irrational\u003c\/em\u003e, Ariely revealed the multiple biases that lead us to make unwise decisions. Now, in \u003cem\u003eThe Upside of Irrationality\u003c\/em\u003e, he exposes the surprising negative and positive effects irrationality can have on our lives. Focusing on our behaviors at work and in relationships, he offers new insights and eye-opening truths about what really motivates us on the job, how one unwise action can become a long-term bad habit, how we learn to love the ones we're with, and more. \u003cem\u003eThe Upside of Irrationality\u003c\/em\u003e will change the way we see ourselves at work and at home--and cast our irrational behaviors in a more nuanced light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAriely, Dan:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eDan Ariely is the bestselling author of \u003cem\u003ePredictably Irrational, The Upside of Irrationality\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe (Honest) Truth About Dishonesty\u003c\/em\u003e. He is the James B. Duke Professor of Psychology and Behavioral Economics at Duke University and is the founder of the Center for Advanced Hindsight. His work has been featured in the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e, the \u003cem\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/em\u003e, the \u003cem\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/em\u003e, the \u003cem\u003eBoston Globe\u003c\/em\u003e, and elsewhere. He lives in North Carolina with his family.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper Perennial","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50648789549330,"sku":"9780061995040","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_d8f655c6-6238-4166-b397-48f49fac3a2c.jpg?v=1733248647","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-upside-of-irrationality-the-unexpected-benefits-of-defying-logic-9780061995040","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}