Avoiding the Default Pitfalls of Decision Making with David Deutsch & Daniel Kahneman

n this video, we explore how to choose between different solutions to a problem and the mental traps that often derail good decision-making. We look at two common pitfalls: acting too quickly based on instinct or limiting beliefs, and relying too heavily on mental shortcuts like negativity bias, survivorship bias, and overconfidence. While these shortcuts help with everyday decisions, they can lead us astray in more complex situations. For serious problems, we should use deliberate reasoning, but avoid overthinking by balancing accuracy with efficiencyTimestamps00:00 Intro00:32 Today's topic00:46 Mistake 1: acting too fast01:45 Example: overcome by emotion02:22 Example: self-limiting beliefs04:39 Mistake 2: being fooled by mental shortcuts05:56 What mental shortcuts are06:25 Example: negativity bias07:14 Example: survivorship bias07:54 Example: overconfidence08:32 How to correctly handle our mental shortcuts09:58 The overthinking trap10:51 Wrap up and outroFeatured linksMy upcoming book: https://edwindoit.com/4actsThinking, Fast and Slow: https://amzn.to/44mO41x The Beginning of Infinity: https://www.thebeginningofinfinity.com/More from meBook: https://edwindoit.com/4actsWebsite: https://edwindoit.comNewsletter: https://edwindoit.substack.comProductivity blog: / edwindoit X: https://x.com/Edwindoit