Predictably Irrational Quotes

“But suppose we are nothing more than the sum of our first, naive, random behaviors. What then?”
― Dan Ariely, Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions

“individuals are honest only to the extent that suits them (including their desire to please others)”
― Dan Ariely, Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions

“we usually think of ourselves as sitting the driver's seat, with ultimate control over the decisions we made and the direction our life takes; but, alas, this perception has more to do with our desires-with how we want to view ourselves-than with reality”
― Dan Ariely, Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions

“that when given the opportunity, many honest people will cheat.”
― Dan Ariely, Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions

“one that we are just beginning to understand- is that trust, once eroded, is very hard to restore.”
― Dan Ariely, Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions

“But because human being tend to focus on short-term benefits and our own immediate needs, such tragedies of the commons occur frequently .”
― Dan Ariely, Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions

“Standard economics assumes that we are rational... But, as the results presented in this book (and others) show, we are far less rational in our decision making... Our irrational behaviors arevneither random nor senseless- they are systematic and predictable. We all make the same types of mistakes over and over, because of he basic wiring of our brains.-pg. 239”
― Dan Ariely, Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions

“If we all make systematic mistakes in our decisions, then why not develop new strategies, tools, and methods to help us make better decisions and improve our overall well-being? That's exactly the meaning of free lunches- the idea that there are tools, methods, and policies that can help all of us make better decisions and as a consequence achieve what we desire-pg. 241”
― Dan Ariely, Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions

“Some special conpanies see trust as the pulic good.”
― Dan Ariely, Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions

“human beings are inherently social and trusting animals.”
― Dan Ariely, Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions

“Without constant suspicion, we can get more out of our exchanges with others while spending less time making sure that others will fulfill their promise to us.”
― Dan Ariely, Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions