The Upside of Irrationality - The Unexpected Benefits of Defying Logic at Work and Home (Paperback)


How can large bonuses sometimes make CEOs less productive?
Why is revenge so important to us?
How can confusing directions actually help us?
Why is there a difference between what we "think" will make us happy and what "really" makes us happy?

In his groundbreaking book, "Predictably Irrational," social scientist Dan Ariely revealed the multiple biases that lead us to make unwise decisions. Now, in "The Upside of Irrationality," 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. "The Upside of Irrationality" will change the way we see ourselves at work and at home--and cast our irrational behaviors in a more nuanced light.


R149
List Price R199
Save R50 25%

Or split into 4x interest-free payments of 25% on orders over R50
Learn more

Discovery Miles1490
Delivery AdviceOut of stock

Toggle WishListAdd to wish list
Review this Item

Product Description

How can large bonuses sometimes make CEOs less productive?
Why is revenge so important to us?
How can confusing directions actually help us?
Why is there a difference between what we "think" will make us happy and what "really" makes us happy?

In his groundbreaking book, "Predictably Irrational," social scientist Dan Ariely revealed the multiple biases that lead us to make unwise decisions. Now, in "The Upside of Irrationality," 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. "The Upside of Irrationality" will change the way we see ourselves at work and at home--and cast our irrational behaviors in a more nuanced light.

Customer Reviews

Average Rating  (1 Customer)

Product Details

General

Imprint

HarperCollins Publishers

Release date

May 2011

Availability

Supplier out of stock. If you add this item to your wish list we will let you know when it becomes available.

Authors

Dimensions

171 x 106 x 35mm (L x W x T)

Format

Paperback

Pages

368

ISBN-13

978-0-06-208644-0

Barcode

9780062086440

Categories

LSN

0-06-208644-8



Trending On Loot