Nerdologia Desvendando a Mente com Altay de Souza | Nerdologia 07
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Jan 8, 2026 
Altay de Souza, a psychologist and statistician known for his work in scientific outreach, dives deep into the intricate relationship between psychology and statistics. He discusses how humans make decisions and the underlying mental rules guiding judgments. Altay critiques the allure of gambling and its exploitative nature on human cognition, while also addressing harmful habits and the impact of advertising. He offers policy suggestions to mitigate betting risks and stresses the importance of building practical habits to reshape behavior and judgment.
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Decisions Are A Three‑Phase Process
- Judgment, decision and choice form a single cognitive continuum rather than isolated acts.
- Altay de Souza explains we estimate probabilities and values using internal mathematical-like functions.
We Inherit Behavioral Variability, Not Destiny
- Genes transmit behavioral variability, not deterministic traits.
- Altay warns parents' behaviors are one possible path among many hereditary potentials.
Losses Hurt More Than Equal Gains
- Psychophysical curves map subjective value of money and perceived probabilities.
- Kahneman's work shows losses weigh ~2.25× more than equivalent gains in our perception.
