Published Sep 21, 2020

The Halo Effect

Uncover the complexities of decision-making as Shankar Vedantam, with insights from former Ford exec Bob Lutz, delves into the Ford Pinto tragedy, exploring the ethical dilemmas, cognitive biases, and emotional influences that shape corporate and public judgment.

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Dexa/Shankar Vedantam

The Halo Effect

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Understanding Control

Pinto's Fatal Flaw

The Nature of Randomness

Corporate Conscience

Decision Dilemmas

Hindsight Bias Unveiled

Pinto's Perilous Legacy

Emotional Data Dilemma

Pinto's Irony

Recall Decisions

Halo Effect Unveiled

Moral Dilemmas Unveiled

Consequences of Choices

Epistemic Humility

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Decision-Making Challenges

Ford Pinto Controversy

Cognitive Biases

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Decision-Making ChallengesThe episode explores the complex ethical dilemmas and emotional influences in decision-making, using the Ford Pinto case as a backdrop. Bob Lutz and Shankar Vedantam discuss how past decisions are judged in light of tragic outcomes.

Decision-Making Challenges

Ford Pinto ControversyShankar Vedantam explores the controversial decisions behind the Ford Pinto recall with insights from former Ford insider Bob Lutz. The episode examines the design flaws and tragic accidents that shaped public perception and corporate policies.

Ford Pinto Controversy

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