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Better Decisions - Thinking in Bets
20 Sep 2022
Annie Duke was a professional poker player and psychologist. Her book "Thinking in Bets" provides a brilliant set of rules and mental models for rationality in a confusing world. Connect with Sam: Join the conversation on the social podcast app - Podvine Sam's newsletter on creativity and entrepreneurship - Explosive Thinking Sam's podcast on books - Wiser Than Yesterday Support the Show - Patreon If you enjoyed the podcast please subscribe and rate it. And of course, share with your friends! Timestamps 00:00 - Life is a game of chance 00:51 - Episode outline 02:01 - How Annie got into poker 04:27 - Rule 1 - Seek Truth 05:30 - Rule 2 - Never chase losses 07:05- Mental models 07:28 - Model 1 - Wisdom is statistically good choices 10:24 - Model 2 - Question common knowledge 12:51 - Model 3 - Bet on it 14:24 - Wrap up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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