Monday 8th January - 07:20 PM GMT
The secrets of irrationality
Why rational people believe irrational things
We live in an era of misinformation, alternative facts and entrenched beliefs. From social media to our wider political conversations, irrationality affects us all and our solutions are often shaped by our own biases and worldviews.
Join James B. Duke Professor of psychology and behavioral economics at Duke University Dan Ariely as he explores the secrets of irrationality, explains why rational people believe irrational things and what we can do about it.
After the talk, there will be an opportunity to ask Professor Ariely your questions in a live audience Q&A.
Ahead of this event, watch Dan Ariely debating our irrational nature with Paul Bloom and Patsy Kostkova in this discussion recorded at IAI Live November 2020
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Dan Ariely
Irrationality Expert
Dan Ariely is a world-leading behavioral economist and best-selling author. He is a Professor of Psychology and Behavioral Economics at Duke University and a founding member of the Center for Advanced Hindsight.
Join James B. Duke Professor of psychology and behavioral economics at Duke University Dan Ariely as he explores the secrets of irrationality, explains why rational people believe irrational things and what we can do about it.
After the talk, there will be an opportunity to ask Professor Ariely your questions in a live audience Q&A.
