#4 - Decisions

Reason Is Fun

Lulie and David chat about decision making. They discuss the roles of creativity, institutions and emotions in decision making, and the misconception that decisions are made by analysing data.

The conversation explores how decision making isn't a mechanical process, but rests on creative thinking. David criticises Decision Theory as a framework for decisions, and Lulie wonders to what extent decision-making requires emotion.

00:00 Introduction – we're BACK, baby!
00:59 Difficulties people have with decision making
01:46 The role of creativity in decisions
03:56 Do we ever "make decisions" when things are going well?
06:01 Decision Theory is not how we make choices (generally)
15:36 Are decisions emotions-based?
19:30 Principles (Art of Accomplishment's version)
23:59 Institutions (David's version)
28:25 Knowledge/thought is also needed!
34:50 Example from Lulie's life
39:36 Analytical, or emotional?
42:03 E-motions are needed for action (Lulie's hot take)
47:09 Acting, Method acting (Lulie's crackpot take)
53:47 Details for the How to Make Great Decisions course by Art of Accomplishment

If you're looking to improve your relationship with decisions in 2024, Art of Accomplishment is offering its once-a-year Decisions course starting January 11th. (Sign-ups close Monday January 8th.)

Discount code for $100 off:
LULIE100

I'll be a participant this year too, so this is a chance to do it alongside me as I share my own deep-dive journey there. Hope you'll join me!