We cannot change human nature, but we can design for it. By accepting that we are irrational, we can stop trying to force rationality and start building systems that work with our natural tendencies.
This blog post draft is inspired by themes from Irrational Labs and Dan Ariely’s work on behavioral economics, specifically focusing on why humans make "predictably irrational" decisions. Irrational
What we say we will do (e.g., "I will save more money") often differs wildly from what we actually do, because context dictates behavior. How to Leverage Irrationality for Good We cannot change human nature, but we can design for it
Human behavior is complex, heavily influenced by context, emotions, and environment. We make decisions that contradict our long-term goals because our brains are wired to prioritize immediate context over long-term logic. The "Inner Press Secretary" What we say we will do (e