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【TED】Dan Ariely asks, Are we in control of our decisions?
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劉老 posted on 2013/08/07Ever wonder why you make the choices you do? Dan Ariely dives into the fascinating world of behavioral economics, showing how our decisions aren't always as rational as we think! You'll pick up some great vocabulary related to cognitive bias and decision-making that you can use in everyday conversations.
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cognitive
US /ˈkɑɡnɪtɪv/
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UK /ˈkɒgnətɪv/
- Adjective
- The process of knowing and remembering
- Relating to the ability to think and reason.
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More dedicated
US /ˈdɛdɪˌketɪd/
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UK /'dedɪkeɪtɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To state a person's name in book, song, in respect
- To give your energy, time, etc. completely
- Adjective
- Devoted to a task or purpose; having single-minded loyalty or integrity.
- Designed for or devoted to a specific purpose or task.
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More present
US /ˈprɛznt/
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UK /'preznt/
- Adjective
- Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
- Being in a particular place; existing or occurring now.
- Noun
- Gift
- Verb tense indicating an action is happening now
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More illusion
US /ɪˈluʒən/
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UK /ɪ'lu:ʒn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Idea, image or impression that is not correct
- Something that deceives by producing a false or misleading impression of reality.
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