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Are we in control of our own decisions? Behavioral economist Dan Ariely, the author of Predictably Irrational, uses fun (and sometimes shocking) research findings in this TED talk to show how we're not as rational as we think when we make decisions. This video may display YouTube ads. Discussion Prompt (initial post): Are we in control of our own decisions? Behavioral economist Dan Ariely, the author of Predictably Irrational, uses fun (and sometimes shocking) research findings in this TED talk to show how we're not as rational as we think when we make decisions. [login to view URL] In your own words, describe, using at least two examples from the video, why Dan Ariely believes that we are not in charge of our own decisions. Point out instances in your own life that might match up with some of the examples or descriptions he uses. As a reminder: The purpose of these writing-to-learn assignments is not for you to provide a 'right' or 'correct' interpretation or response to the material, but to offer you an opportunity to think and express yourself critically. Discussion posts should be in your own words and reflect your own thinking without the assistance of generative AI. In order to develop good protocols around writing, your initial post must be written in the form of a short essay and have a minimum of TWO paragraphs (5-7 sentences) and must be free of any spelling and/or grammatical errors.

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