Dan Ariely, a professor of psychology and behavioral economics at Duke University, joins Scott to discuss what makes rational people believe seemingly irrational things. He also shares how we avoid certain facts when we don’t like the solution, as well as how a lack of trust in one area can spiral into others.
Follow Professor Ariely on X, @danariely.
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Mar 16
Scott on Losing His Dad, Family Traditions, and Handling Criticism
Scott Galloway reflects on losing a parent and what grief teaches us, shares the traditions he’s building with his sons, and explains how he’s learned to deal with public criticism. Want to be featured in a future episode? Send a voice recording to officehours@profgmedia.com, or ... Show More
22m 7s
Jun 2024
How FOMO, Doom, and Ego Impact Your Money — ft. Morgan Housel
Morgan Housel, New York Times bestselling author of “The Psychology of Money,” joins the show to break down some of the worst traits an investor can have. He also discusses the difference between being wealthy and being rich, how to deal with uncertainty in the markets, and how h ... Show More
56m 6s
Nov 2022
Why We’re Paying Attention to the Wrong Things, with Dr. Daniel Crosby
#413: If an idea dominates the headlines, we notice it.
But maybe we shouldn’t.
Today’s guest, psychologist and behavioral finance expert Dr. Daniel Crosby, says there’s a difference between a prediction that gets repeated, and one that’s likely to unfold.
What’s salient isn’t a ... Show More
54m 52s
May 2018
#33 Dan Ariely: The Truth About Lies
On this episode of the Knowledge Project, I’m joined by the fascinating Dan Ariely. Dan just about does it all. He has delivered 6 TED talks with a combined 20 million views, he’s a multiple New York Times best-selling author, a widely published researcher, and the James B Duke P ... Show More
57m 30s
Jan 2023
223 - Feelings are unreliable (Part 1) — with Chris Do, Nidhi Tewari, Mo Ismail
This two-part podcast episode features Chris Do, Nidhi Tewari, and Mo Ismail discussing the merits of whether to make decisions with your mind, your heart, or a little of both.
In part one, Chris shares how he processes his feelings, how they affect his decisions, and why leading ... Show More
58m 45s
Sep 2020
Why You Make Bad Decisions About Money
Ok, it’s not just you. It’s all of us. Why do human beings tend to make bad decisions when it comes to spending money? According to Dan Ariely, best-selling author and professor of psychology and behavioral economics, a lot of it comes down to the environment we face as consumers ... Show More
3m 22s
Feb 2023
Behavioral Economics For Consultants: Use Psychology To Grow Your Business With Melina Palmer: Podcast #277
<p>In the consulting space, your world revolves around human interaction. So when growing your business, we must also look at human behavior, what motivates them, and how we can leverage that. In today’s episode, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/melinapalmer/">Melina Palmer</ ... Show More
36m 37s
Aug 2023
The Science of Empathy, with Stanford Professor Jamil Zaki
#456: Stanford psychology professor Jamil Zaki shares his research and findings around the science of empathy – and how we can apply this to improving our relationships with colleagues, clients, customers, co-founders, and business and investing cohorts.
Zaki is the director of t ... Show More
55m 54s