#236 How heuristics, filters and reasonable stories help us cope with radical uncertainty and make investment decisions. Thanks to Netsuite and The Great Courses Plus for sponsoring the episode.

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• [0:17] Investing is a world of radical uncertainty.
• [1:57] Risk vs. uncertainty.
• [6:01] Coping through the use of narrative.
• [10:39] Using filters to keep ourselves from being overwhelmed.
• [12:48] Staying shy of the consensus and “phantastic” objects.
• [16:04] Learning to tell ourselves reasonable stories.
• [17:01] Re-defining what makes a great decision.
• [20:52] Each individual’s decisions influence the future economy.
• [23:42] Investors aren’t alone: banks need coping mechanisms too.

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