Navigating Decision-Making: Biases, Nudges, and AI

This chapter examines the biases and errors in government decision-making, highlighting the role of overconfidence and the need for institutional checks like red teams. It discusses the ethically complex use of behavioral nudges to influence public choices and voter behavior, as well as the implications of AI in both enhancing and undermining personal agency. The conversation emphasizes the importance of transparency, education, and critical skepticism towards institutions in navigating the complexities of decision-making in contemporary society.