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#983 Vinod Goel - Reason and Less: Pursuing Food, Sex, and Politics

The Dissenter

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Rationality and Emotion in Decision-Making

This chapter explores the intricate relationship between rational thought and emotional responses in shaping human decision-making. It highlights how non-rational influences, such as hunger and fear, can significantly alter outcomes, challenging traditional models of rationality. Through illustrative examples and discussions on instinctive behaviors, the chapter urges a more integrated understanding of the psychological factors that drive human behavior.

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