Dan Ariely, a professor of psychology and behavioral economics at Duke University, joins Scott to discuss what makes rational people believe seemingly irrational things. He also shares how we avoid certain facts when we don’t like the solution, as well as how a lack of trust in one area can spiral into others. Follow Professor Ariely on X, @danariely. Timestamps: 00:00 In this episode 02:56 What does it mean to be “irrational”? 08:53 Is this the most stressed generation in US history? 14:48 What are your thoughts on the lack of trust in institutions? 23:57 The importance of acknowledging points on the other side 25:14 What gets us to care about things and then act on them? 31:48 What global/societal issues have occurred as a result of our own irrational behavior? Subscribe to The Prof G Pod on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5Ob5psTjoUtIGYxKUp2QVy?si=ee62b5f53f794d77 Got a question for Prof G? Get answers on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@profgalloway Want more Prof G? Check out everything we're up to at https://profgmedia.com/ #news #politics #israel #palestine #government #rationality #conspiracytheories #trust #facts #geopolitics #profg #scottgalloway #profgconversations #DanAriely