Priceless by William Poundstone Summary
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Discover why prices are pure fiction in William Poundstone's "Priceless," where psychology trumps logic in every transaction. Why do expensive wine "taste better"? Learn the anchoring tricks retailers use - knowledge that transformed how businesses price products and consumers make decisions.
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The Psychology of Price: Why We Pay What We Pay
Have you ever wondered why a $200 printer with a $25 rebate seems more attractive than the same model priced at $175? This seemingly irrational choice reveals the central insight of "Priceless" - our perception of value isn't based on cold calculation but on psychological quirks that businesses expertly exploit. The truth is shocking: we have no innate sense of what anything should cost. Instead, we operate in a state of "coherent arbitrariness" - maintaining consistent relative valuations while our absolute price judgments fluctuate wildly based on environmental cues. This phenomenon has transformed business education and behavioral economics, with Warren Buffett reportedly calling it "the best explanation of pricing psychology I've ever encountered."
The Anchoring Effect: How Random Numbers Shape Our Wallets
The Perception Puzzle: Why Our Brains Can't Calculate Value
Loss Aversion: Why Losing Hurts More Than Winning Feels Good
The Fairness Factor: Why We Reject "Rational" Deals
The Magic of FREE! and the Charm of 99 Cents
Protecting Yourself: Mental Defenses Against Price Manipulation
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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