Dan Ariely
Author of behavioral economics literature that Vitalik read for balance.
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Videos Mentioning Dan Ariely

How I Built 5 Multi-Million Dollar Companies: Marcia Kilgore | E99
The Diary Of A CEO
A behavioral economist whose books on the subject were mentioned as fascinating by Marcia Kilgore.

The Marketing Secrets Apple & Tesla Always Use: Rory Sutherland | E165
The Diary Of A CEO
Behavioral economist who, along with Rory Sutherland, suggested pharmaceutical companies might benefit from adding difficulty to drug-taking rituals to boost placebo effect and compliance.

The Biology of Social Interactions & Emotions | Dr. Kay Tye
Andrew Huberman
Psychologist whose controversial 2011 study on Supreme Court judges' parole decisions found a correlation between leniency and meal breaks, suggesting hunger influences judgment.

Vitalik Buterin on "The Portal", Ep. #012 - The Ethereal Prince and His Virtual Machine
Eric Weinstein
Author of behavioral economics literature that Vitalik read for balance.

The Biggest Lessons from 110 Books
Ali Abdaal
Author of 'Predictably Irrational', a well-known figure in behavioral economics and psychology.

Chris Young Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Author of 'Predictably Irrational', recommended by Tim Ferriss for insights into cognitive biases.