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Daniel Kahneman: Algorithms Make Better Decisions Than You

Jul 22, 2025 · 1h 13m

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Daniel Kahneman won the Nobel Prize for proving we're not as rational as we think. In this timeless conversation we discuss how to think clearly in a world full of noise, the invisible forces that cloud our judgement, and why more information doesn't equal better thinking. Kahneman also reveals the mental model he discovered at 22 that still guides elite teams today. Approximate timestamps: (00:36) – Episode Introduction (05:37) – Daniel Kahneman on Childhood and Early Psychology (12:44) – Influences and Career Path (15:32) – Working with Amos Tversky (17:20) – Happiness vs. Life Satisfaction (21:04) – Changing Behavior: Myths and Realities (24:38) – Psychological Forces Behind Behavior…