Sendhil Mullainathan is the Professor of Computation and Behavioral Science at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and the author of Scarcity: Why Having Too Little Means So Much. Sendhil reflects on lessons he learned from his father, how creativity is the marrying of ideation and filtration, direct versus associative memory, what we can do to get better, rules versus decisions, positioning over predicting, outcome over ego and so much more. Listen now for some ideas that you can put into practice that will help you become a better version of yourself. -- Want even more? Members get early access, hand-edited transcripts, member-only episodes, and so much more. Learn more here: https://fs.blog/membership/   Every Sunday our Brain Food newsletter shares timeless insights and ideas that you can use at work and home. Add it to your inbox: https://fs.blog/newsletter/   Follow Shane on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/ShaneAParrish

Sendhil Mullainathan, a MacArthur 'genius' and professor at the University of Chicago Booth, delves into the art of making memories stickier and the often-underrated value of change. He explores how scarcity influences cognition and memory, making a case for simplifying welfare systems. The conversation also highlights the transformative potential of virtual reality in learning, comparing interactive experiences to passive reading. Mullainathan emphasizes the importance of experimentation, play, and the human journey's non-linear nature.

Prof. Sendhil Mullainathan discusses the firing and rehiring of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, governance of AI and innovation, regulating AI in comparison to the nuclear industry, profit vs. non-profit strategies in AI, citizen governance in various sectors, expressing viewpoints and regulating competition in the AI field, AI as a winner-takes-all business, and Larry Summers' stance on technology and AI.

Sendhil Mullainathan, a Professor at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and co-founder of Ideas42, dives into pressing issues like racial bias in hiring practices. He discusses landmark findings from his research that show stark disparities in job callbacks based solely on race. The conversation also touches on the challenges of integrating AI with social sciences, highlighting the need for accurate data representation. Mullainathan advocates for innovative methodologies and interdisciplinary approaches to better understand human behavior and tackle societal issues.

In this discussion, economist Sendhil Mullainathan and psychologist Eldar Shafir dive into their book "Scarcity: The True Cost of Not Having Enough." They reveal how scarcity impacts decision-making and cognitive abilities, especially in poverty, loneliness, and time constraints. The conversation touches on personal experiences and strategies for overcoming the traps of scarcity, highlighting the necessity of effective support systems. Together, they explore societal projects related to mental health and the influence of technology, emphasizing collaboration for better outcomes.