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On this new episode of THE POLITICRAT daily podcast Omar Moore gives a last minute strategy session to California voters. Also: Tom Steyer speech excerpts from his weekend campaign stop in San Francisco. Plus: Advice you must refuse.New writing by Omar for Substack (May 15) - Why Black People are the only true permanent third party in the USA: https://open.substack.com/pub/mooreo/p/black-people-are-the-only-true-third?r=275tyr&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=trueWARNING: This episode contains foul language. Listener discretion is advised.Recorded June 1, 2026.Subscribe on Substack: https://popcornreel.substack.comSubscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thepoliticratpodBUY MERCH FROM THE POLITICRAT STORE:https://the-politicrat.myshopify.comBUY BLACK!Patronize Black-owned businesses on Roland Martin's Black Star Network: https://shopblackstarnetwork.comBLACK-OWNED MEDIA MATTERS:(Watch Roland Martin Unfiltered daily M-F 6-8pm Eastern)https://youtube.com/rolandsmartin

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A Smorgasbord of Quality options await!Choose Wisely.STREAMING:Rivals Season 2 (Disney+)The Punisher: One Last Kill (Disney+)Welcome to Wrexham Season 5 (Disney+)Untold UK (Netflix)The Bus: A French Football Mutiny (Netflix) Dutton Ranch (Paramount+)Good Omens Season 3 (Prime Video)Marty, Life Is Short (Netflix)Tucci in Italy Season 2 (Disney+)The Crash (Netflix)Nemesis (Netflix)Off Campus (Prime Video)Perfect Match Season 4 (Netflix)Devil May Cry Season 2 (Netflix)The Wonderfools (Netflix)Song of the Samurai (HBO MAX)Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano (Netflix – Sunday 17th) CINEMA:ObsessionOnce We Were PunksNormal500 Miles

At stake: Growth, relevance and survival.Full show notes here.Gear Up for GrowthWith Jean CaragherSponsored by The True Adviser: Buy now | Learn moreCPA firm leaders must act decisively on technology, talent strategy and long-term identity or risk falling behind in a rapidly evolving marketplace, Lexy Kessler, Chair of the AICPA and a partner at Aprio, tells Jean Caragher in a new episode of Gear Up for Growth.MORE Jean Caragher here | Get her best-selling handbook, The 90-Day Marketing Plan for CPA Firms, here MORE Gear Up for Growth | MORE CPA Trendlines Streaming Network hereIn a wide-ranging discussion, Kessler focuses on three urgent priorities for firm leaders.  

Rational choice theory has become so familiar that it can feel like common sense. We talk about trade-offs, optimization, ROI, and risk as if they capture what it means to think clearly. But many of the decisions that matter most do not work that way. They are shaped by context, values, relationships, and the larger story of a life. In this episode, Barry Schwartz returns to discuss how rational choice theory became the default way we think, how it shapes work and decision-making, and what a more human approach to being rational might look like.Barry Schwartz is a psychologist and professor emeritus at Swarthmore College. He studies decision-making, motivation, and the role of meaning in work and life.In this episode, Dart and Barry discuss:- Why we treat decisions like math- What gets lost when everything becomes a number- Why some choices cannot be compared- The difference between risk and uncertainty- How framing shapes every decision- Why metrics can crowd out judgment- The danger of maximizing everything- Why good enough can be wiser- How choices fit into a larger life story- Why counting is not the same as thinking- And other topics…Barry Schwartz is the Dorwin P. Cartwright Professor Emeritus of Social Theory and Social Action in the Psychology Department at Swarthmore College, and Visiting Professor of Management at the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley. His work focuses on decision-making, motivation, moral judgment, and meaning in work and life. He is the author of The Battle for Human Nature, The Costs of Living, The Paradox of Choice, and Why We Work. He is also the co-author of Practical Wisdom (with Kenneth Sharpe) and Choose Wisely (with Richard Schuldenfrei).Resources Mentioned:Barry's Book, Choose Wisely: Rationality, Ethics, and the Art of Decision-Making: https://www.amazon.com/Choose-Wisely-Rationality-Ethics-Decision-Making/dp/0300283997 Barry's Book, The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less: https://www.amazon.com/Paradox-Choice-Why-More-Less/dp/0060005688 Barry's Book, Why We Work: https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Work-TED-Books/dp/1476784868 Work with Dart:Dart is the CEO and co-founder of the work design firm 11fold. Build work that makes employees feel alive, connected to their work, and focused on what's most important to the business. Book a call at 11fold.com.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine gave an update on the operation in Iran at the Pentagon on Thursday. Secretary Hegseth warning Tehran to ‘choose wisely' ahead of possible peace talks in Pakistan. Pentagon officials said U.S. joint forces will be ready to restart combat operations if Iran does not agree to a deal.Homeland Security employee Lauren Bullis was killed this week, in what officials describe as a brutal murder. Authorities say Bullis was shot and stabbed by while walking her dog. They have identified the suspect as 26-year-old Olaolukitan Adon-Abel, a naturalized U.S. citizen from the UK. Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin suggesting the case underscores the need for stricter enforcement and vetting.House leaders were forced to delay a vote on a controversial spy bill on Wednesday night. Several Republicans refused to back down on their privacy concerns, now discussions are underway to put stronger guardrails in place. One of the main reforms that holdouts want is to require the government to obtain a warrant for “U.S. person queries” after probable cause is established that the person is an agent of a foreign power or has committed a crime.

Only have 30 minutes? Spend it the best way you can - with us! It's time for the Dirty Thirty, where you get the best half hour from this week's Dirty Mo Media shows. In Dirty Air this week, Dale Jr. talks about Rockingham and ponders why the Cup Series left the track in the first place — and the possible tracks you could replace it with on the schedule. Over on Door Bumper Clear, Mark Martin joined to talk about Corey Heim's incredible start to the season, but his ineligibility for the Truck Series chase. On this week's Bless Your 'Hardt, Amy took inspiration from Ella Langley and Theo Von's conversation on what flower they would be. Her pick for Dale was perfect, and his ... got there eventually. Last but not least, on the guest episode this week, Johnny Benson and Dale Jr. discuss their lingering concussion symptoms and the crash that lingered with Johnny the longest. Thanks for tuning in this week - we hope you enjoyed it! Don't forget to check out shop.dirtymomedia.com! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

“Choosing friends carefully is one of the most important decisions you can make in life, because the people you surround yourself with will either shape your growth or influence your downfall. Friends are not just companions for good times; they are voices that impact your thinking, your decisions, and your direction. The right friends will challenge you to become better, support you in difficult moments, and celebrate your progress without envy. On the other hand, the wrong circle can drain your energy, distort your values, and quietly pull you away from your purpose. Wisdom is found in observing character, not just enjoying company, and understanding that not everyone deserves access to your inner world” — SSRGO#ChooseWisely #CircleMatters #LessonOfLifeSeries #RightCompany #ProtectYourPeace #GrowthCircle #LifeWisdom #BeSelective #QualityOverQuantity #StayFocusedLessonOfLifeSeries@Gmail.Comhttps://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/searching-finding-upholding-your-purpose-samuel-richard-oteng/1143757079?ean=2940161070031

There's a deeper tension shaping the future of accounting firms and most leaders aren't talking about it openly.In this episode of the Accounting Voices Podcast, Rob Brown dives into one of the most critical strategic questions facing firm leaders today:

Hello to you listening in Auckland, New Zealand! Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Motivate  Your Monday and your host, Diane Wyzga. As the oldest of 7 children I learned early on the innate wisdom toddlers bring to the game of life. They know how to say No! And then the world shows them the error of their ways. We grow up saying Yes when we mean No! What changed? We were taught that saying Yes is right, good, proper, helpful even and saying No! is just plain wrong. The problem is the more we say Yes when we mean No we forget how to make choices in our own best interest and well-being. This self-sabotage robs us of our ability to choose wisely, of our personal power, of our legitimate right to say No! with certainty, confidence, and clarity. Of course, there's nothing wrong with saying Yes so long as we agree with ourselves, are not limited in our options, feeling compelled, or thinking we will be rejected or worse.  It takes practice to practice saying No! As you get better at it you will come to value saying what you mean and meaning what you say.   Practical Tip: When asked to take on work you want to decline, say this, “No. It's good work; but it's not my work.” And thank you for listening!    You're always welcome: "Come for the stories - Stay for the magic!" Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, bring your friends and rellies, and join us! You will have wonderful company as we continue to walk our lives together. Be sure to stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website, email me to arrange a no-obligation Discovery Call, and stay current with me as Quarter Moon Story Arts on Substack. Stories From Women Who Walk Production Team Podcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story Arts Music: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron Music ALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.  If you found this podcast episode helpful, please consider sharing and attributing it to Diane Wyzga of Stories From Women Who Walk podcast with a link back to the original source.

What happens when you trust the wrong guide? While driving through northwest Indiana, a man named Iftikhar Hussain drove off a ramp to a bridge that no longer existed, killing his wife Zohra. Police believe he ignored numerous barricades including orange barrels, cones, large “Road Closed” signs, and concrete barriers, all because he was listening too closely to his GPS. His wife died not because a bridge was out but because her husband made the wrong decision. The story is a heartbreaking picture of what life is really about. The force of your life and the course of your life are defined by your decisions. You are where you are, who you are, and what you are right now because of your decisions. Dr. Seuss said it best: “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose.” In Genesis 13, we meet Abraham's nephew Lot, whose name fits perfectly. He had a choice between two lots of land and chose the wrong lot, and it cost him a whole lot. The story teaches us about pre-decisions, meaning those decisions you make before you make “the decision.” When you make good pre-decisions, you'll stick to your convictions instead of caving to your circumstances. See how your problems reveal your priorities, your priorities drive your decisions, and your daily practices determine where those choices take you.

The Man Who Had It All series, Pastor Brandon walks us through one of the most pivotal chapters in Solomon's life — the moment where wisdom and drift exist side by side. Using the powerful illustration of drifting at the beach, this message shows how spiritual compromise rarely happens overnight. It happens slowly. Subtly. One small decision at a time. We explore: • Solomon's early compromises • The difference between wisdom and knowledge • The famous “cut the baby in half” moment • How success can mask spiritual drift • Why finishing well matters more than starting strong Solomon asked God for wisdom — and God gave it generously. But even wisdom cannot protect someone who slowly drifts from obedience. This message is both a warning and an invitation: If you've been drifting, you can come home.

If you long for deep, joyful connection in new places or just want permission to bring your whole self to every friendship and opportunity, this episode is for you.In this soul-nourishing episode, I sit down with my vibrant friend Alice Tenjiwe Kabwe to unpack our unlikely friendship, sparked at a Nonviolent Communication retreat in Nairobi. From braids and belly laughs to creating space for vulnerability, we dive into the magic that happens when you lead with curiosity, courage, and authentic self-awareness, anywhere in the world! Together, we explore how to embrace your superpowers, stop overgiving, and choose connection with intention.Watch This If:Are seeking to build authentic connections (even in unfamiliar places)Want to harness your “helper” or “systems-thinker” superpowers without feeling drainedAre navigating the multicultural, immigrant, or third-culture experienceCrave more joy, playfulness, and lightness in your relationshipsNeed a permission slip to own your worth, celebrate your gifts, and set mindful boundaries Episode Highlights (with Timestamps):00:00 Welcome & My First Impressions of Alice 02:33 A Friendship Sparked by Sisterhood (and Locs!) 07:31 Finding Lightness & Joy—Even When Conversations Get Deep 15:54 Cultural Translation: How Alice Opened My World in Kenya 17:53 Why We're Compelled to Help—and How to Choose Wisely 26:37 Childhood Roots & Middle Child “Superpowers” 31:44 Turning Your Service Into a Choice (Not a Compulsion) 39:41 Letting Go of Needing Validation 48:57 Building Community With Intention as an Expat & Professional 54:56 Making Room for What You Want—And Actually Receiving It 59:44 Parenting, Possibility & Watching Others Grow 1:05:03 Trusting Your Path, Letting Go of Pressure 1:11:59 Recap, Gratefulness, and Lasting ConnectionWhat You'll Learn:How to spot (and sustain) relationships that spark joy, growth, and belongingA fresh approach to using your “helping” gifts intentionally, rather than compulsivelyWays to honor your story—cultural, professional, and familial—when building your circles of influenceSimple practices to become more self-aware and tuned into your own needsWhy reframing your “superpower” is the key to thriving—and not burning out—in service to othersContact Information: Guest: Alice KabweInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alicekabwe/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicetenjiwekabwe/ Host: Valerie HopeWebsite: https://www.valeriehope.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/valeriehope/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriehope/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValerieVHopeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ConnecttoJoyProduction Support: Lucy Hope - Podcast Editing, Copy, and Publishing. #CircleOfHopePodcast #MeaningfulConnections #FriendshipAcrossCultures #ServiceLeadership #PersonalGrowth #CulturalAmbassador

This is a companion podcast for this morning's mantra. Expectations shape how we experience the world. In today’s meditation, we gently explore how disappointment often begins when we unconsciously appoint others, situations, or outcomes to meet our needs. This practice invites presence, freedom, and a softer way of relating to life as it unfolds. Your Morning Mantra: I choose wisely who I appoint in my expectations Jennifer Cray is a life coach, meditation teacher, and yoga teacher for Living Lit Up, based in Brisbane. You can deepen your meditation practice with her on Insight Timer. Insight TimerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Expectations shape how we experience the world. In today’s meditation, we gently explore how disappointment often begins when we unconsciously appoint others, situations, or outcomes to meet our needs. This practice invites presence, freedom, and a softer way of relating to life as it unfolds. Your Morning Mantra: I choose wisely who I appoint in my expectations Jennifer Cray is a life coach, meditation teacher, and yoga teacher for Living Lit Up, based in Brisbane. You can deepen your meditation practice with her on Insight Timer. Insight TimerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a text2026 opens with powerful and emotionally charged astrology. Saturn retrogrades back into Pisces, Mars meets Pluto at 3°, and a First Quarter Moon in Taurus demands grounded action. This episode explains why things feel intense right now and how to navigate power struggles, emotional responsibility, and major decisions without burnout.Includes concise predictions for all 12 signs.✨ Book a personal reading at theastroteapod.com✨ Stay connected on my socials IG, TT : aylinauraskySupport the show

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Summary: True freedom with money comes when the heart values eternal treasure and trusts God as the only worthy master.Title: Fresh Fire, Part 4: Choose WiselyDate: 1/25/26, 10am, Sunday SermonSpeaker: Pastor Tom Van KempenApproximate Outline:00:00 - Why Talk About Money04:10 - Money and the Heart08:45 - Temporary vs Eternal Treasure14:20 - The Eye Test20:05 - Generosity and Gratitude26:40 - Choosing a Master32:10 - God as Source36:20 - Living Free with Money

 Most of the regret in our lives doesn't come from the last domino—it comes from the first one. It started with a decision that we didn't stop to examine. In this message, Lead Pastor Jamie Nunnally teaches us to pause and ask, "Are you sure about that?" It's space between the dominoes that can stop the next one from falling. Lamentations 3:40 NLT Let us examine our ways and test them, and let us return to the Lord.Most regret isn't from bad intentions—it's from unexamined decisions.1. What would I think about someone who made the choice that I'm about to make?We're really good at evaluating everyone else, yet God calls us to turn that discernment inward.1 Corinthians 11:31 NASB But if we judged ourselves rightly, we would not be judged.The Word of God is first a mirror to examine our own lives, not a microscope to inspect everyone else's. You can tell a lot about yourself by paying attention to who else is making the same choices that you are. 2. Have I gotten Godly advice?Proverbs 12:15 NLT Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to others.Proverbs 27:6 NLT Wounds from a sincere friend are better than many kisses from an enemy.Godly wisdom always makes room for godly voices. And if everyone agrees with you, you didn't ask the right people.  3. Will I want to tell this story?Haggai 1:5 MSG Take a good, hard look at your life. Think it over.Some choices create stories you hide; others create stories you cherish. You don't write your life story all at once. You write it choice by choice.  4. Do I really want to do this, or is this what others want me to do?Some of the most dangerous decisions happen when we confuse God's voice with other people's opinions.Romans 14:12 NLT "So then, each of us will give an account of ourselves to God."Other people can advise you, but only you will give account to God for your decisions. Make sure its what you really want to do. 5. Will this glorify God?Every decision reflects your devotion.Matthew 5:16 NLT In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Your choices don't just reveal what you value, they reveal who you worship. Before a surgeon ever makes the first incision, the entire operating room pauses for what's called a surgical time-out. Everything stops and the surgeon asks a series of critical questions. If anything is unclear, the surgery doesn't proceed—because once the cutting starts, you can't undo it.The more important the mission, the more intentional the questions. God often speaks loudest in the pause we're tempted to skip.Are you you sure about that?

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In this episode, Eddie revisits the parable of the two wolves and reframes it for real life. It's not about “good vs. evil,” it's about attention, meaning, and what you choose to nurture. Through personal stories from Covid, failed ventures, and the creation of AGNS, Eddie shows how the wolf you feed becomes the path you walk.More from Eddie Pinero:Monday Motivation Newsletter: https://www.eddiepinero.com/newsletterYour World Within Podcast: https://yourworldwithin.libsyn.com/Stream these tracks on Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2BLf6pBInstagram - @your_world_within and @IamEddiePineroTikTok - your_world_withinFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/YourworldwithinTwitter - https://www.twitter.com/IamEddiePineroBusiness Inquiries - http://www.yourworldwithin.com/contact#liveinspired #yourworldwithin #motivation

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In this episode, we ask: How does one grow, protect and exit a business with confidence? Would you like to read and review our new book, The Business Fortress: How to Grow, Protect and Exit Your Business? What about a higher rate of return? Can you get a higher rate of return in the stock...

Every parent plays "roles". Some play the hero, some play the doormat, some play the drill sergeant. Other play the role of homework nagger, reminder, or social chair. Some play good cop... and others play bad cop. The problem? Sometime we choose poor roles! Most parents don't even realize the role they're stuck in—and their kids and the connection, are paying the price. In this episode, Sean pulls back the curtain on the roles we slip into when parenting gets hard, why those roles shape our kids' future, and how to step into the one role your family actually needs: a strong, wise leader. Parenting isn't theater. Your role matters. Choose wisely—or your kids will remember the part you played forever. Go deeper with Sean at SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Every parent plays "roles". Some play the hero, some play the doormat, some play the drill sergeant. Other play the role of homework nagger, reminder, or social chair. Some play good cop... and others play bad cop. The problem? Sometime we choose poor roles! Most parents don't even realize the role they're stuck in—and their kids and the connection, are paying the price. In this episode, Sean pulls back the curtain on the roles we slip into when parenting gets hard, why those roles shape our kids' future, and how to step into the one role your family actually needs: a strong, wise leader. Parenting isn't theater. Your role matters. Choose wisely—or your kids will remember the part you played forever. Go deeper with Sean at SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The same choice lies before all of us as lay before characters in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.Thursday • 11/6/2025 •Thursday of the Twenty-first Week After Pentecost (Proper 26) This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 71; Ezra 7:1–26; Revelation 14:1–13; Matthew 14:1–12 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 8 (“The Song of Moses,” Exodus 15, BCP, p. 85); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 19 (“The Song of the Redeemed,” Revelation 15:3–4, BCP, p. 94)

How has rational choice theory come to dominate both our understanding of the world and our view of good judgment, and why is that a problem? What are the benefits of remembering to zoom in and out to get a better picture of problems and solutions? Why do we prefer reducing things to numbers even if that abstracts useful levels of data?Barry Schwartz is a professor Emeritus at Swarthmore College and the prolific author of many books. His latest titles include Choose Wisely: Rationality, Ethics, and the Art of Decision-Making and Wisdom: How to Discover Your Path in Work and Life.Greg and Barry discuss the limitations of rational choice theory, the importance of practical wisdom, and the role of judgment in making decisions. They also touch on the broader implications of rational choice theory across various fields, the history of economic and social science paradigms, and the necessity of incorporating ethical considerations into people's decision-making. *unSILOed Podcast is produced by University FM.*Episode Quotes:The way we think about the world changes the world10:47: The argument in the book [Choose Wisely] was, the way we think about the world changes the world. And it is true that the way we think about the world changes the world, but it changes the world materially. It does not just change the world because of the ideas we have running around in our heads; it changes the material world. Yeah. The factory did not exist, and then it did. And as a result, what it meant to work changed. That was not in our heads. That was, you know, a structure that was out in the world that made demands on the people who walked in the door every day. So it was not idealism. The argument was that ideas change not just how people think, but what kinds of things people are able to do. And I think the same thing is true with rational choice theory, though it is a bit more abstract. You know, you cannot do a rational choice analysis without being able to quantify.Why we can't game the way to design incentives14:16: People somehow think that there is a bulletproof way to design incentives, so that they will not distort why they gave us the incentives they are designed to encourage. And, the bad news is there is no such thing, and there is no system that cannot be gamed.How economics changes the way we think07:22: There is a general, more general problem in social science, which is that, unlike planets, people are affected by claims that are made about what they are like. And so, the more we read social science, and the more economics, the king of the social sciences, dominates the news, the more inclined we are to think like and act like economists. So, does this tell us that the economists have discovered something? No. I mean, maybe. But it is just as likely that what economists have done is create something. They have created a way of approaching decisions and value assessment and so on that is consistent with their framework and changed people as a result.What we miss when we measure everything42:15: Rational choice theory is not neutral about what stays in the frame and what goes outside it. Things that go outside the frame are the ones that are most difficult to quantify using the same scale that you are using for everything else. And so, in the case of the price of a pound of beef, you could add the amount of money that our taxes contribute to subsidies. You could factor in the costs of the fertilizers that enable the corn to grow enough so that the cows can get fattened up. How do you quantify exactly the cost to human health? You can do it. How many more dollars do we pay per year because of antibiotic-resistant bacteria? But does that capture the cost in health? No. It only captures the dollar cost in health.Show Links:Recommended Resources:Rational Choice ModelDaniel KahnemanReinforcement LearningB. F. SkinnerReflexivity (Social Theory)Karl PopperGeorge SorosGoodhart's lawThe Omnivore's DilemmaAnnie DukePhronesisTelosSwarthmore CollegeAdnan KhashoggiGuest Profile:Wikipedia PageFaculty Profile at Swarthmore CollegeProfile at The Decision LabSocial Profile on XGuest Work:Amazon Author PageChoose Wisely: Rationality, Ethics, and the Art of Decision-MakingWhy We Work (TED Books)Wisdom: How to Discover Your Path in Work and LifeBrilliant: The Art and Science of Making Better DecisionsThe Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less, Revised EditionPractical Wisdom: The Right Way to Do the Right ThingAre We Happy Yet? Happiness in an Age of Abundance (Cato Unbound)The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is LessThe Costs of LivingThe Battle for Human Nature: Science, Morality and Modern LifeRelated unSILOed episodes:Barry Schwartz - Why We Work: Breaking Down the Psychological and Economic Factors of a Great WorkplaceDonald MacKenzie - Trading at Light Speed: The Impact of Ultra-Fast Algorithms on Financial Markets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Read the full transcript here. What does rationality mean when life won't fit a spreadsheet? If models demand one common scale, what happens to values that can't be compared? Are we optimizing choices, or narrowing them to what's easy to count? When do toy problems stop teaching us about real ones? Can preferences be “mapped” if the act of asking reshapes them? When is precision a disguise for guesswork? What standard should judge error when the world is fuzzy by design? If we want better decisions, should we start by choosing better frames? How do fast intuitions and slow reflection share the work when stakes are high? When should we pause because the first answer felt too easy? How can diverse perspectives expose what one mind won't see? How do we weigh the uncountable without pretending it's all commensurate? What does a life well chosen look like beyond being error-free? Barry Schwartz is an emeritus professor of psychology at Swarthmore College and a visiting professor at the Haas School of Business at Berkeley. He has spent fifty years thinking and writing about the interaction between economics, psychology, and morality. He has written several books that address aspects of this interaction, including The Battle for Human Nature, The Costs of Living, The Paradox of Choice, Practical Wisdom (with Kenneth Sharpe), Why We Work, and most recently, Choose Wisely (with Richard Schuldenfrei). Schwartz has spoken four times at the TED conference, and his TED talks have been viewed by more than 25 million people. Links: Choose Wisely: Rationality, Ethics, and the Art of Decision-Making The Paradox of Choice: Why More is Less Staff Spencer Greenberg — Host + Director Ryan Kessler — Producer + Technical Lead Uri Bram — Factotum WeAmplify — Transcriptionists Igor Scaldini — Marketing Consultant Music Broke for Free Josh Woodward Lee Rosevere Quiet Music for Tiny Robots wowamusic zapsplat.com Affiliates Clearer Thinking GuidedTrack Mind Ease Positly UpLift [Read more]

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