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The half-bearded behavioral economist Dan Ariely tends to preface discussions of his work—which has inquired into the mechanisms of pain, manipulation, and lies—with a reminder that he comes by both ...

Dan Ariely and Francesca Gino are two of the biggest stars in behavioral science. Both have conducted blockbuster research into how to make people more honest, research we've highlighted on Planet ...

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For years, the Duke professor Dan Ariely was at the top of his game. He published seven best-selling books about cheating and irrationality, landed speaking gigs with Google, and sold his own set of ...

Rich Lumelleau: Welcome to Motley Fool Conversations. I'm your host, Motley Fool contributor Rich Lumelleau. Today on the show, I'm thrilled to welcome Dan Ariely, a renowned behavioral economist, ...