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The Thinking Leader

Episode 79: The Neuroscience of Decision Making with Moran Cerf

Aug 7, 2023
Neuroscientist Moran Cerf discusses decision-making, AI, red team thinking, and neuroplasticity. He emphasizes the importance of having a trusted ally, AI's role in wartime, and the significance of personal red teams. They explore flawed decision-making protocols and the concept of optimal decision states. Cerf also touches on AI's exposure of human decision-making errors and the potential of neuroplasticity.
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Quick takeaways

  • Having a trusted friend in decision-making groups enhances decision quality.
  • AI can expose human decision-making errors and potentially make better choices in critical situations, such as wartime scenarios.

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The Flaws in Human Decision-Making Processes

The podcast episode discusses the inherent flaws in human decision-making processes, particularly in high-stress situations like nuclear decision making. The protocols and assumptions about human decision-making are outdated and do not account for the irrationality and unpredictability of leaders in charge. This raises questions about whether machines, such as artificial intelligence, could be better suited for decision making. By testing AI against human decision-making, the podcast explores the potential for machines to make better choices in critical situations.

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