The provocative follow-up to the New York Times bestseller Predictably
IrrationalWhy can large bonuses make CEOs less productive?How can confusing
directions actually help us?Why is revenge so important to us?Why is there such
a big 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 into making 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