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What makes us feel good about our work? - Dan Ariely

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What motivates us to work? Contrary to conventional wisdom, it isn't just money. But it's not exactly joy either. It seems that most of us thrive by making constant progress and feeling a sense of purpose. Behavioral economist Dan Ariely presents two eye-opening experiments that reveal our unexpected and nuanced attitudes toward meaning in our work. (Filmed at TEDxRiodelaPlata.)

What is Dan Ariely's comparison between Adam Smith and Karl Marx? Do you agree that Adam Smith was more correct?

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