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Ep 130: Steven Pinker’s ”Rationality” Ch 6 ”Risk and Reward” (Rational Choice & Expected Utility). Analysis.

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Is the Theory of Rationality Irrational?

Theory shines a light on perplexing conundrums of rationality. Despite providence in pure mats, it can be a source of profound life lessons. It's not clear whether people are being irrational all the supposed standards of rationality are irrational. As we shall see, this can be contested sometimes when people depart from the theory.

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