Showing results for "Decisions" in Social Sciences

In the age of Big Data we often believe that our predictions about the future are better than ever before. But as risk expert Gerd Gigerenzer shows, the surprising truth is that in the real world, we often get better results by using simple rules and considering less information. In Risk Savvy, Gigerenzer reveals that most of us, including doctors, lawyers, financial advisers, and elected officials, misunderstand statistics much more often than we think, leaving us not only misinformed, but vulnerable to exploitation.

Why do some founders build billion-dollar companies while others with equal talent struggle to scale past Series A? Mindcontrol breaks down the hidden psychological principles and mental frameworks that separate millionaire founders from the rest. If you're a technical founder wrestling with high-stakes decisions, fighting imposter syndrome, or struggling to think like a true wealth builder rather than a high-earning employee, this show reveals the cognitive tools you've been missing. Each episode delivers the exact decision-making frameworks used by billion-dollar founders, the psychological ...

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Many of the prices we pay seem to make little sense. We shell out $2.29 for a coffee at Starbucks when a nearly identical brew can be had at the corner deli for less than a dollar. We may be less willing to give blood for $25 than to donate it for free. Americans hire the cheap labor of illegal immigrants to fix the roof or mow the lawn and vote for politicians who promise to spend billions to keep them out of the country.

This book is about addressing the college-choosing problem. The rankings, metrics, analytics, college visits, and advice that we use today to help us make these decisions are out of step with the progress individual students are trying to make. They don't give students and families the information and context they need to make such a high-stakes decision about whether and where to get an education.

This wide-ranging course reveals the method to our madness in everything from finances to Friday the 13th. An expert on irrational behavior, Prof. Stuart Vyse discusses what it means to be rational before delving into the many reasoning errors and psychological challenges that lead us astray. In 15 lectures, you will learn to identify the logical fallacies and quirks of our psychology that tempt us to make unwise decisions. While the course is based in theory, it’s also teeming with practical advice.

A provocative exploration of how humans are wired to seek short-term success at the expense of long-term survival—an evolutionary “glitch” that explains everything from toxic workplaces to climate change “Essential reading . . . a lively, ultimately hopeful examination of how...

Every one of our thoughts, actions, moods and decisions is shaped by a whole array of factors, most of which we don't pay any attention to. From culture, time and language to genetics, technology and the microorganisms living inside us—even our own unconscious routines and habits—it's clear that we aren't always in the driving seat. The good news is that by better understanding the external and internal forces at work, we can minimise their impact on our lives.

Pour Decisions with Sip Kentucky is your front-row seat to the world of bourbon, Kentucky culture, and good conversation. Hosted by the team behind Sip Kentucky Bourbon Tours, each episode dives into the stories behind the barrel — from distilleries and local legends to the hidden gems shaping the Bluegrass State. Whether you’re a bourbon beginner or a seasoned sipper, you’ll enjoy spirited discussions, a splash of history, and plenty of laughs along the way. So pour yourself a glass, Sip back, and make a few Pour Decisions with us.

We solve countless problems - big and small - every day. With so much practice, why do we often have trouble making simple decisions - much less arriving at optimal solutions to important questions? Are we doomed to this muddle - or is there a practical way to learn to think more effectively and creatively? In this enlightening, entertaining, and inspiring book, Edward Burger tells us how we can become far better at solving real-world problems by learning creative puzzle-solving skills using simple, effective thinking techniques.

Jobs? Quit! Bed? Sold! One Way Ticket? Bought!On the eve of their 30th birthdays, Russell & Andrew made an exceptional decision. They quit their jobs, sold everything they owned and booked a one way flight across the world.Guided by ‘Divina’ (the universe), Russell & Andrew explore the planet country by country. Join their adventure as they share the exceptional places they visit and the exceptional people they meet.Join their quest and discover what life becomes when you make Exceptional Decisions.

The BIG Decision is a real-time audio documentary tracking my journey as I prepare to move to Hong Kong over the next 12 (ish) months. This isn’t just about logistics—it’s about purpose, presence, and plotting a life with intention. Along the way, I’ll speak with coaches, expats, job seekers, and dream-chasers to uncover the realities of quitting the steady path to move abroad, the myths we tell ourselves, and the mindset it takes to make bold life changes. Hosted by me, Kahvan, and brought to you by the akhi&saltfish Digital Network.

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Decisions at the Fulcrum is a show where pivotal moments of crisis are covered with depth and breadth, to explain why the communication that transpires within organizations and groups is central to the process and outcomes of organizational change and tenacity. Each episode unpacks a turning point—a brand pivot, a bold leadership move, a course correction. The show explores pivotal decision moments. Through layered storytelling and applied research moments, Dr. William Hoffman navigates through coy tensions and catalytic decisions that reshape brands, industries, institutions, and the ...

Every decision you have made makes your life unique and interesting. Join me every Monday morning when I meet random people of all ages and discuss a decision they made. Hear the events leading up to a decision and even better, the crazy outcomes. These unfiltered conversations include the decision to lose your virginity, go on a blind date, start a business, drop out of college for a Jiu Jitsu career, go to marriage counseling and many more. If you are someone like me who is curious about decisions and their impact, come join us for the laughter and life lessons!

Pour Decisions is a no-filter, laugh-out-loud podcast where two best friends spill the tea on everything from pop culture and relationships to embarrassing stories and totally unhinged deep dives. If you love chaotic energy, hot takes, and bestie banter, this is the show for you!

Ein Podcast über Barkultur und die Ironie des Lebens. Wie ist es eigentlich seine Wäsche nachts um 3 zu bügeln, mehr Fakten über Whisky zu behalten als die Geburtstage seiner Schwiegereltern? Über Preisverleihungen, Missgunst, Liebe und Partys. Das Rezept um eine Beziehung zu führen - generell Zwischenmenschliche Beziehungen zu führen, nicht auszusehen wie ein Vampir, auch wenn man sich 82% der Zeit so fühlt und wieso ich schon 100x ein Buch über all das schreiben wollte, was mir tagtäglich in der Hospitality und am Bartresen passiert. Das alles, und vieles mehr - viel Selbstironie, ...

Ever wonder how civil case decisions are made in Canada? Northern Decisions provides conversational breakdowns of complex legal topics, analyzing key decisions and their context. Discover how these rulings may shape your day-to-day interactions. Plus, learn what to do if you find yourself in a similar legal situation. Subscribe for regular stories, updates, and practical lessons

The hugely popular New York Times “Your Money” columnist and author of the bestselling The Opposite of Spoiled offers a deeply reported and emotionally honest approach to the biggest financial decision families will ever make: what to pay for college. Sending a teenager to a flagship state...

What if you had your own professional intelligence team to vet the enormous amounts of mis/dis-information floating around on the internet? Pete and his team of experts are passionate about many things, but at the top of the list is the protection of life and the ability to prosper. He has served his country in a variety of agencies and positions over the past 20 years, and continues to protect people through his company Morton Executive Decisions.​ He has also traveled the world and knows how difficult it is, for those in restrictive countries that do not allow for freedom of speech and ...