Developer Tea Backlog Psychology - Hyperbolic Discounting, Tech Debt, and Hacking Your Habits
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Sep 21, 2023 This podcast explores the concept of hyperbolic discounting and its impact on decision-making, work environments, and estimating time. It discusses how humans prioritize immediate gains over long-term benefits, leading to shortcuts and optimistic estimates, which can result in trouble later on. The podcast also emphasizes the importance of designing effective immediate value incentives to overcome barriers and achieve long-term goals.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Hyperbolic Discounting and its Application in Work and Estimation
02:54 • 3min
Providing Optimistic Estimates and the Influence of Hyperbolic Discounting
05:41 • 3min
Hyperbolic Discounting and Decision Making
08:18 • 6min
Designing Effective Immediate Value Incentives for Long-Term Goals
14:14 • 2min