Growth Minds with Sean Kim Social Neuroscientist: NEW Data On Scary Link Between AI And Gut Instincts!
Jun 21, 2025
Michael Platt, a prominent neuroscientist from the University of Pennsylvania, dives into the fascinating world of gut instincts and decision-making. He discusses how evolutionary instincts shape our choices, often overriding logical reasoning. The power of non-verbal communication, especially eye contact, is highlighted as a key to building trust. He also warns against over-reliance on AI, stressing that critical thinking is essential for effective decision-making. Platt shares insights on storytelling and emotional connections, emphasizing their role in persuasion and engagement.
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Neuroscience of Gut Instincts
- Gut instincts arise from rapid emotional processing in the brain without slow reflection.
- These instincts combine personal and ancestral experiences shaped by evolutionary history.
Evolution Shapes Rationality
- Evolutionary rationality values survival and often contradicts strict economic rationality.
- Loss aversion and quick threat detection reflect brain efficiency shaped by ancestral challenges.
Slow Down to Decide Better
- Slow down when making decisions to gather more evidence and reduce noise.
- Accept that quick decisions increase mistakes but sometimes urgency prevails.