The Innovation Show Annie Duke - Thinking in Bets
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Sep 11, 2024 
Annie Duke, an accomplished author and former professional poker player, dives into the art of decision-making amidst uncertainty. She shares her journey from academia to poker, revealing insights on luck versus skill. Discussing high-pressure decisions like the infamous Super Bowl 49 call, she accentuates the importance of evaluating probabilities. Duke also emphasizes the role of feedback in personal growth and champions a mindset that embraces dissent to foster innovation. With practical strategies, she offers a fresh perspective on mastering choices in life.
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Pete Carroll's Controversial Call
- In Super Bowl 49, Seahawks coach Pete Carroll made a controversial call to pass instead of handing off to his star running back.
- The pass was intercepted, the Seahawks lost, and critics called it the dumbest play in history.
Thinking in Bets
- Thinking in bets involves assessing certainty, potential outcomes, and optimal decisions.
- Evaluate whether success stems from skill or luck, and analyze what you know versus what you don't.
From Academia to Poker
- Annie Duke's career break due to illness led to an unexpected 20-year poker career.
- This began when her brother suggested poker to make money, leading to Duke discovering her love for the game.