Published Jul 16, 2020

378: Steven Johnson | How We Make the Decisions That Matter the Most

Steven Johnson delves into advanced decision-making strategies, highlighting innovative methods like the pre-mortem, exploring cognitive insights to overcome mental blind spots, and drawing lessons from history to improve our thought processes, all while underscoring the importance of humility and diverse perspectives in making crucial decisions.

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378: Steven Johnson | How We Make the Decisions That Matter the Most

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Sleep and Minerals

Podcast Sponsorships

Nutritional Insurance

Better Decision-Making

Practice for Life

Diversity and Decision Making

Better Decision Making

Decision Making Tools

Pillow Perfection

Making Decisions

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Future Scenario Planning

Decision-Making Process

Making Life Decisions

The Power of Daydreaming

Questions from this episode

Tell me more about different types of magnesium and their benefits

What are the benefits of magnesium?

What is the best magnesium supplement?

What are the benefits of magnesium supplements?

What are other benefits of magnesium?

What is AG1 (Athletic Greens)?

How can I get free Athletic Greens samples?

What is the best magnesium supplement to take?

What's in Athletic Greens?

What is magnesium good for?

What are the key benefits of Athletic Greens according to Andrew Huberman?

What are the factors to consider when making a decision?

Should I supplement with magnesium?

How does Jeff Bezos make decisions?

Does diversity improve problem-solving?

Episode Highlights

Decision-Making Strategies

Cognitive Insights

Historical Contexts

378: Steven Johnson | How We Make the Decisions That Matter the Most

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Questions from this episode

Episode Highlights

Decision-Making StrategiesSteven Johnson, author of "Farsighted," explores advanced decision-making techniques beyond the traditional pros and cons list. He introduces innovative methods like the pre-mortem and emphasizes the importance of considering multiple options for better outcomes.

Decision-Making Strategies

Cognitive InsightsThe brain's default network and overcoming cognitive blind spots are key to making better decisions. Steven Johnson explores how mental wandering and diverse perspectives, including AI collaboration, can enhance our decision-making processes.

Cognitive Insights

Historical ContextsSteven Johnson discusses the intricacies of writing historical drama and the lessons we can learn from history to improve decision-making. He shares insights on blending historical narratives with modern themes and the importance of humility in complex decision processes.

Historical Contexts