A Bit of Optimism Intuition vs. Reason with poker champion Liv Boeree
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Sep 5, 2023 
Liv Boeree, a retired poker champion and astrophysics graduate, shares her insights on the delicate balance between intuition and logic. She explores how technology is reshaping decision-making in poker and highlights the cognitive biases that affect our choices. Boeree delves into the Moloch trap, explaining how narrow ambitions can harm society and the importance of personal growth over competition. She emphasizes the value of genuine connections and advocates for empathy and collaboration as keys to fulfillment in a competitive world.
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Jealousy in Poker
- Liv Boeree discusses her past pathological competitiveness, particularly in poker.
- She felt jealous when other young, attractive women succeeded, revealing an unhealthy ego comparison.
Competitive Insecurity
- Simon Sinek shares an anecdote about his competitive insecurity with another author.
- He would obsessively check Amazon rankings, feeling anger or pride based on their relative positions.
Pre-Computer Poker
- Before computers, top poker players were older, experienced "casino hustlers" with strong intuitions.
- They excelled through understanding human behavior, often unable to articulate their decision-making.