TEDxWoodsHole - Dan Ariely - Temptations and Self-Control

[oxygenlung]

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[karnzkeltic]

This is a concept "Conservatives" understand and are willing to apply to economics of their respective country . It is also a concept that "Liberals" understand but are willing to ignore for instant political gain at the expense of long-term economical health"

[bananian]

This is why loans have interests

[huancainita]

very interesting

[Porojukaha]

That must be one really tasty apple

[Innocuousness]

i love dan ariely

[obiwan177]

After reading some of Dan Ariely's stuff I believe that almost all decisions in life are based on this fact. Either you experience short term loss for long term gain, or short term gain but long term loss. In most cases short term loss for long term gain is the way to go (rationally), but as such, we humans aren't rational.

[ORCA4312]

@obiwan177 But, - we can use our intellect against our instinct. We can arrange either a negative reinforcement for unwise behaviour, or positive reinforcement for wise behaviour. Like he did with the movies.

[kittyspurrr]

Wow you surely know how to make people think. I am going to use this idea and create conditions to make sure I behave optimally. Thank you sir!

[cosmopop1]

Dr. Ariely is a brilliant man! Bravo!

[ORCA4312]

@cosmopop1 Very true.