The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish

#89 Maria Konnikova: Less Certainty, More Inquiry

Aug 4, 2020

Maria Konnikova, a professional poker player and psychologist renowned for her bestselling books, dives deep into decision-making under uncertainty. She shares her unexpected journey from writing to poker, revealing how chance and skill intertwine in both. Konnikova discusses the value of mentorship and reflection in honing one's decision-making abilities. Delving into Kantian insights, she emphasizes emotional awareness as crucial for judgment. Drawing parallels between poker and life, she advocates for a mindful, inquisitive approach to personal growth.

01:39:20

Episode guests

Maria Konnikova

Highlights

AI Chapters

Episode notes

The Importance of Luck and Long-Term Skill in Poker and Life

01:41

The Importance of Solid Thought Process for Success

01:22

Importance of questioning and evaluating confidence in opinions and intuitions

01:35

Intro

2min

From Writer to Poker Player: A Journey of Chance

9min

Understanding Decision-Making Through the Lens of Poker

4min

The Mentor's Influence in Poker

25min

Kantian Insights on Emotions and Decision-Making

27min

Mindfulness through Sherlock Holmes

7min

Poker: A Metaphor for Life

14min

The Art of Engaged Reading

8min

Professional poker player, psychologist and author of two New York Times best-sellers, Maria Konnikova discusses her mentors, making decisions in environments of uncertainty, the importance of reflection, cooling down your emotions and Sherlock Holmes.

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