Apr 1, 2022
Google welcomes behavioral economist and "Predictably Irrational"
author Dan Ariely as part of our Modern Romance series. He
discusses the paradox of choice in the "Age of Tinder," why a canoe
is the best place to test your long-term compatibility, and other
research-based insights and advice for modern dating and
relationships.
Dan Ariely has been fascinated by irrationality in human endeavors
such as dating ever since he overcame severe injuries sustained in
an explosion. The range of treatments he received for his burns
made him face a variety of irrational behaviors that were immensely
painful and persistent. He became engrossed with the idea that we
repeatedly and predictably make the wrong decisions in many aspects
of our lives, and that research could help change some of these
patterns. As he learned more and more about decision making and
behavioral economics, he realized that this knowledge is relevant
to many aspects of our life, from financial decision making, to
health, to better habits, and of course, to dating.
Originally published in November of 2015.
Visit YouTube.com/TalksatGoogle to watch the video.