We are a bunch of irrational nitwits!

[Odin2005]

I thought this was a bit funny.

http://www.ted.com/talks/dan_ariely_asks_are_we_in_control_of_our_own_decisions.html

So much for Free Will!

[Silent3]

1. I really liked this video.

I saw it a couple of days ago, but since no one else has commented on the thread yet, I figured I should let you know that it's appreciated.

I'm sure I'm susceptible to a degree to some of these same influences on decision making, but I'd like to think that I'm observant enough and analytical enough to at least make some headway against being manipulated by the phrasing of questions and the inclusion of seemingly pointless options. I don't have the form in front of me to make sure of it right now, but I'm pretty sure my state's (NH) organ donation program is opt-in, not opt-out, and that hasn't stopped me from choosing to opt in when I renew my driver's license.