
Dan Ariely
Duke Professor | Behavioral Economics & Bestselling Author
Dan Ariely is an Executive Leadership speaker who has appeared at 10 events including BRAND MINDS and Nudgestock, most recently in 2022.

About
Dan Ariely is a world-leading behavioral economist and James B. Duke Professor at Duke University.
He is the founding member of the Center for Advanced Hindsight, where he explores how psychology and economics intersect. Ariely is the bestselling author of influential books like 'Predictably Irrational' and 'The Honest Truth About Dishonesty', which have been praised for their engaging blend of scientific research and real-world applications.
His insights into human decision-making have helped organizations like Google, Apple, and governments worldwide design more effective policies and products.
Talks7
How to change your behavior for the better
What's the best way to get people to change their behavior? In this funny, information-packed talk, psychologist Dan Ariely explores why we make bad decisions even when we know we shouldn't -- and discusses a couple tricks that could get us to do the right thing (even if it's for the wrong reason).

How can groups make good decisions?

How equal do we want the world to be? You'd be surprised
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Our buggy moral code
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| Event | Year | Location | Talks |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRAND MINDS | 2022 | 1 | |
| Nudgestock | 2020 | 1 | |
| TED Salon Brightline Initiative 2019 | 2019 | 1 | |
| TED Studio 2017 | 2017 | 1 | |
| TED2015 | 2015 | 🇨🇦Vancouver, Canada | 1 |
| The Marketing Society Annual Conference | 2015 | 1 | |
| TEDxRiodelaPlata 2012 | 2012 | 🇦🇷Buenos Aires, Argentina | 1 |
| TED2011 | 2011 | 🇺🇸Long Beach, United States | 1 |
| TED2009 | 2009 | 🇺🇸Long Beach, United States | 1 |
| EG 2008 | 2008 | 1 |
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Who has Dan shared a stage with?
Speakers who appeared at the same event editions as Dan
| Speaker | Shared events | Where they appeared together |
|---|---|---|
| Alain de BottonPhilosopher & Bestselling Author | Architecture & Design Storyteller | 3 | TED 2009, TED 2011, The Marketing Society Annual Conference 2015View shared history → |
| Bill GatesMicrosoft Co-founder | Co-chair of the Gates Foundation | 3 | TED 2009, TED 2011, TED 2015View shared history → |
| Jonathan DroriAuthor of Around the World in 80 Trees | Eden Project trustee, botanical storyteller | 2 | TED 2009, TED 2011View shared history → |
| Misha GlennyInvestigative Journalist | Cybersecurity & Environmental Crime | 2 | TED 2009, TED 2011View shared history → |
| Paul RomerEconomist & Researcher | Reimagining Capitalism for the 21st Century | 2 | TED 2009, TED 2011View shared history → |
| Philip ZimbardoStanford Psychologist | The Lucifer Effect & Situational Ethics | 2 | TED 2009, TED 2011View shared history → |
| Sarah JonesTony Award-winning performer | Multi-character artist, UNICEF Ambassador | 2 | TED 2009, TED 2015View shared history → |
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