Dan Ariely asks, Are we in control of our decisions?

http://www.ted.com Behavioral economist Dan Ariely, the author of Predictably Irrational, uses classic visual illusions and his own counterintuitive (and sometimes shocking) research findings to show how we're not as rational as we think when we make decisions.

TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes. TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design, and TEDTalks cover these topics as well as science, business, development and the arts. Closed captions and translated subtitles in a variety of languages are now available on TED.com, at http://www.ted.com/translate. Watch a highlight reel of the Top 10 TEDTalks at http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/top10

Follow us on Twitter
http://www.twitter.com/tednews

Checkout our Facebook page for TED exclusives
https://www.facebook.com/TED

• Category

  Science & Technology

[PissedCritic]

You will miss out on a lot in life with such a closed minded attitude.

[lewlew6]

This guy ticks practically all the boxes to being a great lecturer.

[HeidiSue60]

it looks like burn scars to me, his right arm too. Maybe you can close your eyes and just listen.

[Saumya Ranasinghe]

Good video. I'm here because my mate instantly turned unbelievable with girls. He went from a no-one into being astounding. He pretended he didn't realize. He finally admitted it on Friday. Turns out he makes use of the Jake Ayres Master Attraction Formula. Google it if you want to learn about it... He's on a date now with a stunning girl... Lucky fucker! Where are the best of these movies online?

[Michael Lattimore]

We don't know our preferences well and thus are susceptible, very good point.

[Alex Domains]

great talk!

[naif dayil]

I knew now why usually my friend take me with them to parties

[Perennial Flower]

That cleavage furrow freaks me out.