Changing How We Choose with David Redish

Changing How We Choose with David Redish

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David Redish and Eric Zimmer discuss the brain's decision-making systems and offer strategies for aligning actions with values, touching on addiction and morality.

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59:283 Dec 2024

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Rethinking Decisions with David Redish

Episode Overview

  • Three main decision-making systems: deliberative, procedural, and instinctual.
  • How framing questions can alter decisions.
  • Morality as a tool for fostering cooperation.
  • Practical strategies to align actions with values.
  • Addiction as a symptom, not a disease.
It's not just about learning facts; you learn your own motivations.

Ever wondered why you make the choices you do? In this episode of The One You Feed, host Eric Zimmer chats with David Redish, a professor of neuroscience at the University of Minnesota, about the intricate processes behind decision-making. They explore how our brains use different systems to make decisions, from everyday choices to complex moral dilemmas. David explains the three main decision-making systems: deliberative, procedural, and instinctual, and how each plays a role in our lives.

He shares practical strategies for aligning our actions with our values and discusses the complex nature of addiction, likening it to a symptom rather than a disease. With a mix of scientific insights and real-life examples, this episode offers a deep dive into understanding how we can change the way we choose. It's a fascinating listen for anyone interested in the science of decision-making and personal growth. So, are you ready to rethink how you make decisions?

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