New York University neuroscientist Paul Glimcher has a suggestion that is as simple as it is counterintuitive: Rather than trying to pick the best option, start by eliminating the worst. Why do our ...
If you've ever wondered why you keep making bad choices, the clue might lie in which cues you rely upon when making a decision.
Some people seem to make bad choice after bad choice, almost as if they're predisposed to it. Honestly, this may not be far from the truth. Emerging research suggests that biology and psychology may ...
A sweeping international study has revealed that when faced with complex decisions, people across cultures—from bustling megacities to remote Amazon communities—tend to rely on their own judgment ...
Seizing Uncertainty study from HSBC surveys over 17,500 individuals globally, including 1,500 in the US and uncovers gap in business leaders’ abilities to make confident decisions. 43% of American ...
Even though research shows that approximately 40 percent of the things we do on a daily basis are habits and not decision-based, still: Decisions clearly matter. Frameworks can help, but still: No one ...
Do you use these mental models for efficient decision-making in your daily life? If not, you’re missing out on the opportunity to make more thoughtful and informed choices. Mental models are cognitive ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about the decision intelligence revolution. Aug 20, 2024, 10:26am EDT New research finds that over half of companies ...
Most people much prefer algorithms to make decisions about the redistribution of resources — but they see the outcomes of human-made decisions as more favorable. When you purchase through links on our ...