Struggling with financial decisions that don’t make sense? Feeling lost in a world of economic uncertainty, skyrocketing debt, and distrust in institutions? 💸Join us at Holistic Investments with Dan Ariely, renowned professor of psychology and behavioral economics at Duke University and bestselling author! 📚 In this episode, we dive deep into why humans often make irrational financial decisions, the impact of modern investment platforms, and how we can strive for more rational choices in a post-COVID world. 🌍Dan shares profound insights on trust, technology, and human behavior, exploring topics like cryptocurrency, social media’s role in amplifying our weaknesses, and the beauty of irrationality in love and creativity. We also touch on the future of democracy, AI’s potential in decision-making, and the importance of trust in society. 🤝 Plus, hear Dan’s personal story about self-acceptance and his moving perspective on the meaning of life. Key Topics:💭 Why we act against our own interests 🪙 Crypto: Innovation or gambling? 🏦 Building a trustworthy financial system 🗣️ The power of citizen committees in democracy 🤖 AI and rational decision-making 🙏 Dan’s personal journey and the meaning of life ************Follow Dan Ariely:🔗 LinkedIn: / danariely 🔗 Website: https://danariely.com/************📖 Loved the episode? Check out Dan Ariely books:1. Misbelief: What Makes Rational People Believe Irrational Things: https://amzn.to/3TIoJdB2. Predictably Irrational: https://amzn.to/40rBpt73. The Honest Truth About Dishonesty: How We Lie to Everyone--Especially Ourselves: https://amzn.to/46Nt3Qk4. Dollars and Sense: How We Misthink Money and How to Spend Smarter: https://amzn.to/46gWXMF5. The (Honest) Truth About Dishonesty: https://amzn.to/44YeY046. La espiral de la razón: Las trampas y los mecanismos de las falsas creencias: https://amzn.to/4eVwRAY7. Payoff: The Hidden Logic That Shapes Our Motivations: https://amzn.to/4eSi22e8. The Irrational Bundle: Predictably Irrational, The Upside of Irrationality, and The Honest Truth About Dishonesty: https://amzn.to/4eZ35f19. Irrationally Yours: https://amzn.to/4m0zAvs10. Behavioural Economics Saved My Dog: https://amzn.to/4f1y5uS11. Amazing Decisions: The Illustrated Guide to Improving Business Deals and Family Meals: https://amzn.to/3TJ5Uaf************ ✉️ For any business inquiries, email me here: [email protected] ************ Listen to the full podcast here! 🎧 https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan ************Subscribe to my channel: 🔗 / @constantinkogan ************ Follow me on socials: 🌐 Website: https://ckogan.com📲 Telegram: https://t.me/constantinkogan 📸 Instagram: / constkogan 🐦 Twitter: / constantin-kogan 🎙️ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan ************Timestamps:Timestamps:00:00 - Intro1:57 - Meet Dan Ariely2:57 - Post-COVID & Financial Irrationality4:42 - Why Humans Are Irrational6:22 - Technology’s Role in Behavior11:38 - Rational Decisions16:10 - Crypto: Innovation or Gambling?20:40 - Trust in Financial Systems28:17 - NFTs & Fractional Ownership33:10 - Next Financial Crisis35:08 - Blockchain for Transparency36:08 - Crisis of Trust38:21 - Solutions for a Trustless World46:36 - Citizen Committees & Democracy52:40 - Reimagining Democracy57:17 - AI & Decision-Making01:01:30 - Rationality vs. Emotion01:02:30 - Embracing Imperfection01:05:53 - Meaning of Life01:08:48 - Closing & Contact Info