The Decision Education Podcast Episode 036: The Science of Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg
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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.
