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The Undoing Project by Michael Lewis - Summary
Jun 13, 2023
This podcast explores the groundbreaking research of psychologists Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky, highlighting the power of common purpose in partnerships and the challenges of understanding biases. It also discusses the influence of their discoveries on decision-making and various industries, as well as the importance of understanding cognitive biases in everyday life.
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- Personal heuristics and biases greatly impact decision-making, often compromising fairness and objectivity.
- Kahneman and Amos collaborated beyond work, showcasing an authentic friendship that led to groundbreaking discoveries about the human mind.
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Humans make biased decisions most of the time
The book highlights how personal heuristics and biases influence our decision-making process. Decision-making is often based on previous experiences and views of the world, rather than being purely objective. Kahneman and Amos introduced the concept of cognitive bias, which drew attention to the impact of heuristics on decision making. Limited resources and the need for survival shape our decisions, often compromising fairness and objectivity.
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