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Should you trust your gut? | Alex Curmi | TEDxLondonBusinessSchool
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-17 17:00
Decision Making & Intuition - The modern world presents overwhelming decisions across various aspects of life [4][5] - There's an increasing belief in "trust your gut culture," with an 85% increase in searches related to gut feeling in the past 10 years [9][10] - Unqualified coaches and conspiracy theorists promote trusting impulses over expertise and deliberation [10][11] - The speaker argues against blindly trusting intuitions due to evolutionary, psychoanalytic, perceptual, and philosophical reasons [14][16][17][19][22] Improving Intuition - Intuitions can be improved through time and hard work, similar to exposure therapy for anxiety [24][25] - Confronting anxieties and insecurities can create room for new possibilities and excitement [25][26] - The biggest mistake is mistaking information for experimentation, overvaluing others' opinions, and undervaluing personal experience [28] - By immersing oneself in new challenges and reflecting on failures, instincts can become sharper [28] - Calibrating intuitions requires testing them against reality to avoid being divorced from it [32] - Trusting your gut is advisable only after teaching yourself what's worth trusting through reality-oriented activities [34]
What Monopoly Shows Us About Our Intuitions | Charlotte Errico | TEDxSaintAndrewsSchool
TEDx Talks· 2025-06-23 15:16
Core Argument - The analysis suggests that relying on data and probability leads to better outcomes than trusting intuition, both in games like Monopoly and in real-life decisions [2][3][14][15] - The report emphasizes the importance of recognizing patterns, understanding probabilities, and managing resources wisely for success [3] - The study highlights that emotions can often override logic, leading to suboptimal choices, and advocates for resisting impulse and embracing calculation [13][14] Monopoly Insights - The analysis indicates that the orange property set (St James Place, Tennessee Avenue, and New York Avenue) is statistically a better investment than Boardwalk due to its higher landing rate [4][5] - The report points out that dice rolls are not entirely random, with certain numbers (5, 6, 7, 8, and 9) appearing more frequently, influencing property prioritization [6][7] - The study suggests that limiting the supply of houses to three can be a strategic move to create scarcity and control, similar to real-world examples like Birkin bags [7][8][9] Cognitive Biases - The analysis references the availability heuristic, where easily recalled events are overestimated, leading to poor decisions, such as overvaluing Boardwalk due to its high rent [10][11][12] Investment Strategy - The report draws a parallel between Monopoly and stock market investing, advocating for analysis and research over emotional decisions, as exemplified by investors like Warren Buffett [14][15]
Held by a Machine: AI, Love, and the Limits of Intuition | Tim Schleicher | TEDxBerlin
TEDx Talks· 2025-06-17 16:45
Core Argument - Intuition can be flawed, especially in new areas like AI, and should be approached with caution [1][3][10] - AI has the potential to transform human relationships and impact unexpected areas of life [5][6] - The industry needs a strategy, called "AI intuition detox," to navigate the AI revolution effectively [10][24] Three Rules for AI Intuition Detox - Expect the biggest breakthroughs in the most human of all spaces, such as mental health and therapy [13][14] - Don't be an expert; be curious and be weird, emphasizing the importance of experimentation and firsthand experience [15][16][17][20] - Don't feed your hunch; play with it, advocating for bold experiments over lengthy debates and theoretical discussions [20][21][22][23] Examples and Applications - AI can provide therapeutic support and potentially make therapy more affordable and accessible [13][14] - AI can optimize trash collection by matching workers to tours based on individual health preferences [18][19] - AI can perform quality checks of seamless steel tubes with endoscopic cameras [22]