Decoder with Nilay Patel How decision making will change when AI answers are cheap and (too) easy
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Jul 14, 2025 
Cassie Kozyrkov, CEO of Kozyr and former chief decision scientist at Google, dives into the fascinating world of decision-making and AI. She discusses how AI can enhance our everyday choices while emphasizing the importance of aligning technology with personal values. Cassie shares insights on overcoming biases in AI systems and the critical need for human oversight. With personal anecdotes, she highlights the intertwining of neuroscience and decision processes, urging a thoughtful approach to leveraging AI for smarter decision-making.
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Match Effort to Decision Impact
- Not all decisions are hard; effort should match the decision's impact.
- Important decisions affecting many require deep thought and prioritization.
AI Makes Questions More Valuable
- AI is making answers cheap but questions more valuable.
- Quick AI answers may prevent proper reflection on what was truly asked.
The Brain's Complex Decision Network
- Human decision-making involves multiple brain areas from different evolutionary stages.
- Neuroscientists still don't fully understand how decisions occur in the brain.