Recognized as one of the top 100 Global Thought Leaders by the Swiss Duttweiler Institute, Gerd Gigerenzer, a distinguished figure in the field of cognitive science and decision-making, boasts an impressive array of accolades and affiliations. As the long-time director at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development and the director of the Harding Center for Risk Literacy at the University of Potsdam, his expertise is widely recognized and respected.
Join us as we uncover the secrets behind effective decision-making and learn how to navigate life's complexities with confidence and clarity. Gigerenzer's expertise shines through as he shares invaluable strategies for making informed decisions, embracing uncertainty, and harnessing the power of intuition in our everyday lives.
Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:34 – Tree Of Life
00:03:26 – Emotions Exist Because Over Lives Are Uncertain
00:08:15 – Is Science Getting Lost Because Of Rational Thinking?, Gerd’s and Daniel Kahneman's Work
00:12:15 – How to Choose Your Partner?
00:14:00 – People Who Think Don’t Act and People Who Act don’t Think
00:18:45 – What are intuitions?
00:26:28 – Heuristics For Everyday Use
00:35:00 – Does Magnus Carlson use intuition Or Deliberate Thinkng
00:40:15 – Gen Z, technology and decrease in original thinking
00:47:00 – Privacy Paradox and why Even Germans aren’t interesten in privacy!
00:53:55 – Difference in Opinion With Yuval Noah harari
00:58:50 – AI hype, Is AI better than humans?
01:01:15- Perks of being married to a historian
01:05:15 – Heuristics to improve thinking
01:07:12 – Meaning Of life
01:11:07 - Enlightenment
Gigerenzer's contributions extend beyond academia, as he serves as a partner of Simply Rational - The Institute for Decisions and holds the position of vice president of the European Research Council (ERC). His illustrious career includes former professorships at esteemed institutions such as the University of Chicago and the University of Virginia, where he was recognized as the John M. Olin Distinguished Visiting Professor.
Acknowledged for his scholarly achievements, Gigerenzer is a member of esteemed academies including the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and the German Academy of Sciences. Additionally, he holds honorary memberships in prestigious institutions such as the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the American Philosophical Society.
His groundbreaking research has earned him numerous awards, including the AAAS Prize for the best article in the behavioral sciences and the Association of American Publishers Prize for the best book in the social and behavioral sciences. Gigerenzer's acclaimed publications, including "Calculated Risks," "Gut Feelings," and "Risk Savvy," have been translated into over 20 languages, further solidifying his impact on a global scale.
Furthermore, Gigerenzer's commitment to advancing decision-making extends to practical applications, as evidenced by his collaboration with the Bank of England on the project "Simple heuristics for a safer world." He has also provided invaluable training to diverse groups, including U.S. federal judges, German physicians, and international managers, emphasizing the importance of understanding risks and uncertainties in decision-making processes.
Gigerenzer's influence transcends academic boundaries, shaping the way we approach complex decisions and navigate uncertainty in various domains of life.
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