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The 'Irrational' Way Humans Interact With Dentists

from National Public Radio
October 5, 2010

Behavior economist Dan Ariely of Duke University weighs in from time to time on how irrational we humans really are. Today, he talks to NPR's Robert Siegel about dentistry and how many of us interact with our dentists.

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  • All Things Considered, October 5, 2010
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