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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." | | |
Whether you're choosing spaghetti sauce or a life partner, making decisions can be paralyzing. This hour, TED speakers explore how we make the choices we make, and how we learn to live with them. Listen on NPR, Apple Podcasts or the TED Android app. | |
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