Rationality: What It Is, Why It Seems Scarce, Why It Matters
Steven Pinker
11 Key ideas
35 MINS
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Psychology Politics
Ever wondered why we often make decisions that defy logic?
How did early humans like the San hunter-gatherers use rational survival strategies while modern society frequently showcases irrational behaviors?
What can we learn from renowned psychologists like Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky?
Dive into the intricacies of human rationality, from the logic underpinning social justice to the role of game theory in social contexts.
Ever wondered why we often make decisions that defy logic?
How did early humans like the San hunter-gatherers use rational survival strategies while modern society frequently showcases irrational behaviors?
What can we learn from renowned psychologists like Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky?
Dive into the intricacies of human rationality, from the logic underpinning social justice to the role of game theory in social contexts.
Key Ideas
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#1
Can Modern Humans Truly Overcome Cognitive Biases Like Kahneman and Tversky Suggest?
01 Jan 1970
02:44
02:44
#2
Embrace Rationality: Beyond the Glamor of Hollywood and Rock Stars
01 Jan 1970
04:24
04:24
#3
Can Logic Alone Resolve Disputes Like Leibniz Dreamed?
01 Jan 1970
03:42
03:42
#4
Einstein's Dice: Navigating Life's Randomness with Dilbert and Probability
01 Jan 1970
03:39
03:39
#5
Can Bayes' Theorem and Carl Sagan's Wisdom Transform Our Understanding of Everyday Risks?
01 Jan 1970
02:34
02:34
#6
Rationality Redefined: CBS This Morning's Heartwarming Wallet Experiment Challenges Theories
01 Jan 1970
04:34
04:34
#7
Can Mark Twain's Wisdom and Signal Detection Theory Revolutionize Our Decision-Making?
01 Jan 1970
03:20
03:20
#8
Game Theory: The Key to Climate Action and Social Dynamics
01 Jan 1970
02:38
02:38
#9
Can We Truly Understand Causation in a Complex World?
01 Jan 1970
02:45
02:45
#10
From Covid-19 Myths to Trump: Navigating the Age of Misinformation
01 Jan 1970
02:37
02:37
#11
Final Recap
01 Jan 1970
02:33
02:33
About Author
Steven Pinker is a renowned cognitive psychologist, linguist, and popular science author known for his work on language, mind, and human nature. He is a professor at Harvard University and has written several influential books. His book "Rationality: What It Is, Why It Seems Scarce, Why It Matters" explores the concept of rational thinking and its role in human progress. Pinker is also recognized for his engaging writing style and ability to make complex scientific ideas accessible to the general public.
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