How Monkeys Mirror Human Irrationality
Offered By: TED via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the fascinating world of primate decision-making in this 20-minute TED talk. Delve into the concept of "monkeynomics" as cognitive scientist Laurie Santos presents a clever series of experiments that reveal striking similarities between human and monkey irrationality. Discover how our primate relatives make choices that mirror our own predictably irrational decisions, offering insights into the evolutionary roots of human behavior. Gain a deeper understanding of why humans often make seemingly illogical choices and how this knowledge can be applied to various fields, including psychology, economics, and decision science.
Syllabus
Laurie Santos: How monkeys mirror human irrationality
Taught by
TED
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