The Money Paradox (link)

How does money motivate, trick, satisfy and disappoint us? In this hour, TED speakers share insights into our relationship with money.

Are We Wired To Be Bad With Money? (link)

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.

Could Your Language Affect Your Ability To Save Money? (link)

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.

Does Money Make You Mean? (link)

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.

How Much Does Money Motivate Us? (link)

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.

Can Money Buy You Happiness? (link)

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.