Worklife with Adam Grant

Daniel Kahneman doesn't trust your intuition (Re-release)

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Dec 26, 2023
Daniel Kahneman, a Nobel Prize-winning psychologist and author of *Thinking, Fast and Slow*, dives into the complexities of decision-making. He discusses when to trust intuition and the joy found in being wrong. Kahneman emphasizes embracing mistakes as opportunities for growth, critiques the focus on mere happiness in society, and underscores the importance of inclusion in decision-making processes. He shares insights on improving hiring practices through a blend of intuition and structured approaches.
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INSIGHT

Focus on Misery

  • Focus on reducing misery, not increasing happiness.
  • Miserable populations and happy populations are different, so address misery directly.
ADVICE

Address Misery Directly

  • Don't just accept people's conditions and try to improve their feelings.
  • Focus on changing circumstances and addressing misery directly.
INSIGHT

Suffering Concentration

  • People are in a positive state most of the time.
  • Suffering is concentrated in a smaller percentage of the population.
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