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Woo-kyoung Ahn | Thinking 101: How to Reason Better to Live Better

Perennial Wisdom

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Navigating Judgment and Confidence

This chapter examines the role of fluency in decision-making and how it can lead to misjudgment. The speakers discuss the prevalence of overconfidence and its cognitive origins, emphasizing the need for humility and understanding differing viewpoints. They also explore the complexities of belief change, particularly concerning conspiracy theories, and the balance between reason and emotion in shaping our perceptions.

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