unSILOed with Greg LaBlanc

571. The Power of Diverse Models in Decision Making feat. Scott E. Page

Jul 31, 2025
Scott E. Page, a professor at the University of Michigan and author of 'The Model Thinker,' dives into the power of diverse perspectives in decision-making. He argues that incorporating varied models enhances outcomes, especially in complex scenarios. The conversation explores how AI can facilitate this diversity, promoting collaborative and inclusive environments. Page emphasizes the need for cognitive diversity over mere demographic representation and discusses how effective organizational cultures can emerge from embracing a rich tapestry of ideas.
Ask episode
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
ADVICE

Curate Diverse, Effective Teams

  • Curate diverse crowds for decision-making by selecting members who think differently, not just the highest performers.
  • Exclude poor models to improve group predictions and learn who contributes unique viewpoints.
ANECDOTE

Using Outside Views for Accuracy

  • A participant's sister refereed high school volleyball and used that insight to correct Walmart store count estimates in Ohio.
  • This outside view adjusted numbers dramatically and improved accuracy to within two stores of the actual count.
INSIGHT

Routing Queries to Specialists

  • Routing specialized questions to the right expert systems improves decision quality.
  • Knowing when to delegate to specialized AI tools is a key meta skill in decision-making.
Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode
Get the app