The Decision Education Podcast Episode 036: The Science of Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg
Sep 10, 2025
Spencer Greenberg, an entrepreneur and mathematician who hosts the Clearer Thinking podcast, dives into the complexities of cognitive biases and their impact on decision-making. He reveals that mere awareness of these biases isn't sufficient to overcome them. Instead, he emphasizes evidence-based tools, such as pre-commitments and Bayesian thinking, to improve our choices. Spencer also discusses the balance between intuition and analysis in an AI-influenced world, offering practical strategies for clearer thinking and enhanced decision-making.
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Knowledge Alone Won't Fix Biases
- Knowing about biases is necessary but not sufficient to avoid them in the moment.
- You must notice the bias at decision time and successfully override your intuition to change behavior.
Practice Bias Recognition With Examples
- Apply bias concepts with interactive practice, not just definitions.
- Use examples and exercises so you can spot and apply the concept in real situations.
Use Habit Reflection To Stick To Habits
- Use evidence-based micro-interventions to build habits and test them.
- Try 'habit reflection': recall a past habit success, analyze what worked, and map it to the new habit.
