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Struggling to make a decision? 3 ways to make better decisions -- by thinking like a computer

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September 15, 2018

Tom Griffiths: 3 ways to make better decisions -- by thinking like a computer

11:47 minutes · Filmed Jun 2017 · Posted Sep 2018 · TEDxSydney

If you ever struggle to make decisions, here's a talk for you. Cognitive scientist Tom Griffiths shows how we can apply the logic of computers to untangle tricky human problems, sharing three practical strategies for making better decisions -- on everything from finding a home to choosing which restaurant to go to tonight.

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You can't control outcomes, just processes. And as long as you've used the best process, you've done the best that you can."

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3 ways to make better decisions — by thinking like a computer

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