The Science of Success Making Better Decisions, The Sophomore Jinx, & The Illusion of Objectivity with Dr. Richard Nisbett
Oct 26, 2023
Dr. Richard Nisbett discusses reasoning errors, statistical principles, and decision-making. Topics include the cost of 'scared straight' programs, the illusion of objectivity, and the importance of not relying on intuition. They also touch on teaching rules for better judgment, misconceptions about sample size and causal explanations, regression to the mean, and recommended resources for delving deeper into mental models and frameworks.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Teaching Rules for Better Judgment
04:15 • 14min
Misunderstanding Sample Size and Causal Explanations
18:10 • 7min
Regression to the Mean and the Combination of Luck and Skill
25:12 • 24min
Additional Resources for Delving Deeper into Mental Models and Frameworks
49:10 • 2min
Concluding the Conversation on Decision-Making and Mind Understanding
51:22 • 2min