The Problem with the Problem of Human Irrationality
John D. Eigenauer
Abstract
John D. Eigenauer
Abstract
Despite the widespread social harm that human irrationality causes, irrationality is not considered to be a social problem. This article explores why this is so, argues why irrationality is unlikely to be considered a social problem, and suggests that the best hope for reducing the social harms caused by human irrationality lies with the educational system.
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Despite the widespread social harm that human irrationality causes, irrationality is not considered to be a social problem. This article explores why this is so, argues why irrationality is unlikely to be considered a social problem, and suggests that the best hope for reducing the social harms caused by human irrationality lies with the educational system.
Key concepts: Irrationality, Harm, Social issues, Irrational number, Sociology, Positive economics, Epistemology, Social psychology