How does money motivate, trick, satisfy and disappoint us? In this hour, TED speakers share insights into our relationship with money.
Part 1 of the TED Radio Hour episode The Money Paradox
Psychologist Laurie Santos studies human irrationality by observing how primates make decisions — including some not-so-savvy money choices their human relatives often make.
Part 2 of the TED Radio Hour episode The Money Paradox
Behavioral economist Keith Chen says languages that don't have a future tense strongly correlate with higher savings.
Part 3 of the TED Radio Hour episode The Money Paradox
Social psychologist Paul Piff describes how wealth changes behavior and how almost anyone's behavior can change when they're made to feel rich.
Part 4 of the TED Radio Hour episode The Money Paradox
Writer Daniel Pink explains why traditional rewards like money aren't always successful motivators.
Part 5 of the TED Radio Hour episode The Money Paradox
Social scientist researches how money can buy happiness — when you don't spend it on yourself. The key is social spending that benefits not just you, but other people.