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A Bit of Optimism

Intuition vs. Reason with poker champion Liv Boeree

Sep 5, 2023
Liv Boeree, former World Series of Poker champion and game theory explorer, discusses topics such as intuition versus reason in decision-making, overcoming pathological competitiveness, breaking free from the Moloch trap, and choosing harmony over conflict. She also highlights the importance of human relationships, empathy, and the beauty of game theory in competition.
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Quick takeaways

  • Balancing gut instinct with rational analysis is crucial in decision-making.
  • A hybrid approach combining centralized and decentralized structures is necessary to address complex problems.

Deep dives

The Trap of Over-Optimizing for a Narrow Metric

The speaker discusses the concept of a Moloch trap, which refers to over-optimizing for a narrow metric to the detriment of other important aspects. Examples include people standing up in a stadium and everyone losing their view or using beauty filters on social media, sacrificing authenticity for likes. The speaker emphasizes the need to find win-win scenarios and prevent the sacrifices associated with competing for a single goal.

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