Dan Ariely: Beware conflicts of interest

Dan shares a personal story about a proposed tattoo treatment for facial symmetry, which he declined due to a guilt trip and ulterior motives. He relates this to his own lab experiment, highlighting how biases and conflicts of interest can affect decisions. Dan emphasizes the importance of recognizing personal biases and understanding failures to improve outcomes.

What was the new treatment that the chairman of the burn department proposed?

How did the speaker feel about the idea of tattooing black dots on his face?

What concerns did the speaker express regarding the treatment as he grew older?

What was the reaction of the chairman when the speaker declined the treatment?

How did the speaker's perspective change regarding the inclusion of the drunken participant in his experiment?

What did the speaker learn from his experience with the treatment proposal?

What is the main message the speaker conveys about recognizing conflicts of interest?