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Deliberation and Intuition in Decision Making
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33:49 - 50:58 (17:09)

The speaker questions whether people have become too deliberate in their decision making, suggesting that sometimes intuition can be more beneficial. They discuss the differences between rational decision making and gut feelings, and when each approach is appropriate.

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The importance of intuition in decision making and how, at times, over-thinking and being too deliberate can be detrimental.
33:49 - 43:59 (10:10)
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Decision Making
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The importance of intuition in decision making and how, at times, over-thinking and being too deliberate can be detrimental. The role of differentiating intuition from rational thinking in decision making is also discussed.

Chapter
Deliberation and Intuition in Decision Making
Episode
#608 - Paul Bloom - How Does The Human Mind Work?
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
Skinner's theory of intermittent reinforcement shaped the way we understand and approach learning and behavior today.
43:59 - 49:20 (05:20)
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B.F. Skinner
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Skinner's theory of intermittent reinforcement shaped the way we understand and approach learning and behavior today. His ideas influenced not only psychology but also modern technology, such as the creation of algorithms for social media.

Chapter
Deliberation and Intuition in Decision Making
Episode
#608 - Paul Bloom - How Does The Human Mind Work?
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
The podcast episode discusses the concept of perverse desires, especially in politics, and how politicians use volunteer labor as a commitment device to take advantage of perverse desires.
49:20 - 50:58 (01:38)
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Politics
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The podcast episode discusses the concept of perverse desires, especially in politics, and how politicians use volunteer labor as a commitment device to take advantage of perverse desires.

Chapter
Deliberation and Intuition in Decision Making
Episode
#608 - Paul Bloom - How Does The Human Mind Work?
Podcast
Modern Wisdom