decision
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barryseconomicsApr 21, 2026The Psychology of Elite Blind Spots: Why Rory Stewart Dismisses Gary Stevenson and the Dangers of Homophily in Economic Debate
PsychologyHomophilyCorrelated errorDecision scienceConsensus as evidence
ChrisWillxApr 21, 2026Oz Pearlman's Mind-Bending Mentalism: Unpacking Human Predictability and Cognitive Biases
PsychologyMentalismCold readingRecency biasBody language analysis
DocSnipesFeb 11, 2026Enhancing Decision-Making Through Meaning and Purpose: The Rich and Meaningful Life Framework
Self-DevelopmentRich and Meaningful LifeDecision-making enhancementWhole Person CounselingEnergy expenditure
hubermanlabFeb 2, 2026How Dopamine & Serotonin Shape Decisions, Motivation & Learning: Beyond Reward to Continuous Expectation Updating
NeuroscienceDopamineSerotoninNeuromodulatorsMotivation- barryseconomicsJan 18, 2026
Why Decision Science Proves Rory Stewart's Economic Consensus Is Flawed
EconomicsHomophilyDecision scienceCorrelated errorUncorrelated error 
DrTraceyMarksDec 24, 2025Rewiring Your Brain's 'Yes' Default: Overcoming People-Pleasing and Setting Boundaries
PsychologyPeople-pleasing (learned brain pattern)Dopamine bandwidthDecision-making capacityEmotional regulation- DrTraceyMarksDec 24, 2025
Rewiring Your Brain's 'Yes' Default: Overcoming People-Pleasing and Setting Boundaries
PsychologyPeople-pleasing (learned brain pattern)Dopamine bandwidthDecision-making capacityEmotional regulation 
HealthyGamerGGSep 22, 2025Why ADHD Brains Struggle with Relationships: Misperception, Adaptations, and Communication
RelationshipsSymptomatic MisperceptionDysfunctional AdaptationsEmotional AvoidancePragmatic Communication- hubermanlabAug 25, 2025
The Scientific Case for the Health and Well-being Benefits of Religious Belief and Practice
ScienceScience-Religion CompatibilityEmpirical EvidenceFalsifiabilityCausality (scientific experimentation) - DocSnipesAug 11, 2025
Leveraging Readiness for Change in SMART Goal Setting and Behavior Modification
PsychologySMART goal settingBehavior modificationReadiness for changePre-contemplation - DocSnipesJul 25, 2025
Enhancing Motivation and Engagement: Navigating the Stages of Change and Overcoming Resistance
Self-DevelopmentMotivation enhancementEngagementStages of readiness for changeTrauma history - DrTraceyMarksJun 11, 2025
Evening Wind-Down Breakthrough: Simple Steps to Restore Your Mind and Build Resilience
PsychologyWired but tired paradoxEvening restorationCortisol levelsMelatonin production - DrTraceyMarksFeb 19, 2025
Why Your Brain Craves Structure: Time Management for Mental Peace and Emotional Stability
PsychologyStructure (mental/daily)PredictabilitySurvival mechanismMental energy - DrTraceyMarksFeb 19, 2025
Why Your Brain Craves Structure: Time Management for Mental Peace and Emotional Stability
PsychologyStructure (mental/daily)PredictabilitySurvival mechanismMental energy - hubermanlabFeb 17, 2025
The Primate Brain: How Hormones, Hierarchies, and Foraging Instincts Drive Human Decision-Making and Attention
NeuroscienceDecision-makingValuationHormones (impact on decision-making)Hierarchies (power dynamics) - DocSnipesJan 3, 2025
The Multifaceted Impact of Relationships on Mental Health and Well-being
RelationshipsStress regulationHypervigilanceSleep qualityInflammation - DrTraceyMarksDec 18, 2024
How Your Gut Bacteria Control Your Decisions and Build Mental Resilience
HealthGut-brain connectionMicrobiomeVagus nerveDecision making - DocSnipesFeb 23, 2024
Increasing Motivation in All PIECES of Addiction Recovery: A Holistic Approach
PsychologyMotivation (desire for action)Expectation of reward/survivalEnergy for motivationBehavior-specific motivation 
psychacksJan 26, 2024Navigating Life's Path: Why Action and Experimentation Trump Overthinking for Self-Discovery
Self-DevelopmentMental Chess / ChessingSelf-knowledgeExploration and ExperimentationCourse Correction- DocSnipesDec 28, 2023
6 Steps to Achieving Your Goals with the DESIRE Framework
Self-DevelopmentDESIRE frameworkCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational Interviewing (MI)SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-limited) - DocSnipesSep 28, 2023
Finding Freedom: Navigating Relationship Endings with Anxious Attachment
RelationshipsAnxious attachmentFight or Fawn responseFear of abandonmentValidation seeking - DrTraceyMarksSep 20, 2023
How Your Time Perspective Shapes Mental Health and Decision-Making
PsychologyTime perspectivePsychological constructPast-negative thinkingPast-positive thinking - hubermanlabSep 4, 2023
The Psychology of Innovation, Risk-Taking, and AI's Transformative Impact on Human Experience with Marc Andreessen
TechnologyTrait opennessConscientiousnessDisagreeablenessNeuroticism 
NewEconomicThinkingMay 24, 2023The Ethical Responsibilities of Economists and the Complexities of Economic Harm
EconomicsProfessional ethicsWelfarismMoral geometryCaldor-Hicks compensation test- HealthyGamerGGDec 25, 2022
Overcoming Indecisiveness: The Paradox of Commitment and the Fear of Regret
PsychologyIndecisivenessDecisivenessFear of regretFear of making the wrong decision - DocSnipesOct 10, 2022
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: The Four P's of Perspective Taking for Deeper Understanding and Better Decisions
PsychologyPerspective TakingCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Stress ManagementTunnel Vision 
lexfridmanOct 5, 2022Annaka Harris on Free Will as an Illusion, Conscious Will, and the Nature of Reality
PhilosophyFree Will (as illusion)Conscious Will (as illusion)Decision-making process (in nature)Illusion of Self- psychacksSep 11, 2022
The Double-Edged Nature of Conviction: Triumph Over Doubt and the Peril of Fanaticism
PsychologyConvictionDoubtEtymologyZealotry - lexfridmanAug 24, 2022
Liv Boeree on Poker, Game Theory, AI Simulations, and the Art of Decision-Making
ScienceGame TheoryNash EquilibriumGame Theory Optimal (GTO) StrategyLoss Minimization - psychacksAug 10, 2022
Why Bad Habits Persist: Remembering Versus Repeating and the Amnesia of Vice
PsychologyVices as amnesiaMemory disorderShort-term benefitLong-term expense - DocSnipesJul 20, 2022
Understanding and Recovering from Problematic Pornography and Sex Addiction
PsychologyPornography (definition)Compulsive/Problematic Pornography UseCoolidge EffectDopamine (motivation chemical) - DocSnipesJul 11, 2022
Creating a Rich and Meaningful Life Vision Board: A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Technique
PsychologyRich and Meaningful Life (RML)Vision BoardCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) TechniqueValues Clarification - psychacksMay 9, 2022
The Illusion of the 'Right Decision': Embracing Choice and Reducing Decision-Making Anxiety
PsychologyDecision-making anxietyCognitive reframingSubjective experienceObjective vs. subjective reality - DocSnipesApr 29, 2022
Doc Snipes' Top 15 Time Saving Tips: Save Time and Get Things Done
PsychologyMeal PlanningBatch CookingDigital Shopping (Click and Pull)Errand Consolidation - psychacksApr 9, 2022
Values as Decision-Making Lenses: Navigating Life's Crossroads with Intentional Choice
PsychologyValuesDecision-makingCrossroads (metaphor)Optionality - psychacksApr 9, 2022
Values as Decision-Making Lenses: Navigating Life's Crossroads with Intentional Choice
PsychologyValuesDecision-makingCrossroads (metaphor)Optionality - NewEconomicThinkingFeb 16, 2022
Beyond Rationality: Deconstructing Behavioral Economics and Paternalism
EconomicsDecision-making failureMarket failureBehavioral biasesCognitive biases - DocSnipesFeb 2, 2022
Enhancing Motivation for Counseling and Change: A Deep Dive into the Stages of Change and Trauma-Informed Approaches
PsychologyStages of Change ModelPre-contemplationContemplationPreparation - DocSnipesNov 24, 2021
Strategies to Develop Attachment, Safety and Motivation in a Trauma Informed Workplace
PsychologyTrauma-informed workplaceSecure attachmentPsychological safetyEmpowerment - psychacksSep 25, 2021
Roads Only Go Where They Go: Overcoming Relapse into Bad Habits by Recognizing Predictable Outcomes
PsychologyRelapse preventionCognitive distortionSelf-deceptionBehavioral patterns - psychacksSep 13, 2021
The Coin Flip Technique: A Psychological Tool for Uncovering Hidden Preferences and Overcoming Indecision
PsychologyIndecisionCoin flip techniqueBinding commitmentEmotional preferences - DocSnipesSep 8, 2021
Chemical and Behavioral Addiction Overview Part 2: Similarities, Differences, and Treatment Approaches for Addictive Behaviors
PsychologyBehavioral AddictionsChemical AddictionsDopamine SystemNorepinephrine - psychacksAug 20, 2021
The Trap of Why: Breaking Free from Obsessive Rumination After Loss
PsychologyObsessive ruminationGrief processPost-mortem analysis (metaphorical)Emotional healing - DocSnipesAug 12, 2021
Strengths-Based Approaches for Depression, Anxiety, and Addiction Recovery: Identifying and Leveraging Temperamental Strengths
PsychologyStrengths-based interventionsMiracle questionScaling questionsVision of health and happiness - DocSnipesJul 13, 2021
Revealing How ACEs Can Cause Attachment Trauma and Codependency: Strategies for Healing Insecure Attachment
PsychologyTrauma-informed perspectiveDisrupted attachmentAdverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)Codependency - psychacksJun 19, 2021
The Worst Question to Ask: Why Relying on Feelings Derails Long-Term Goals
Self-DevelopmentEmotional inertiaInstant gratificationLong-term goal achievementShort-term comfort - psychacksJun 14, 2021
The Inevitability of Pain: Making Choices Where Suffering is Worth It
PsychologyHedonic calculusPain aversionPleasure attractionInevitability of pain - DocSnipesFeb 4, 2021
Cognitive Symptoms of Depression: Understanding Thinking, Memory, and Coping Strategies
HealthCognitive Symptoms of DepressionNeurotransmitter ImbalanceDopamineNorepinephrine - DrTraceyMarksJan 27, 2021
The Power of Values: How to Align Your Time and Life with What Truly Matters
Self-DevelopmentValue AlignmentIntrospectionPersonal ValuesTime Management - NewEconomicThinkingDec 17, 2020
Whistleblowing, Nuclear Delusion, and the Imperative of Moral Courage in Geopolitics
GeopoliticsWhistleblowingMilitary-industrial complexNuclear winterDoomsday scenario - DrTraceyMarksMay 6, 2020
What is Executive Function? How it Relates to ADHD and Daily Life
PsychologyExecutive functionADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)Cognitive skillsPlanning - DocSnipesMar 21, 2020
Moving from Supportive to Solution-Focused Interventions: Navigating Crisis and Building Resilience
PsychologySupportive InterventionsSolution-Focused InterventionsEmpathyValidation - lexfridmanFeb 25, 2020
The Foundational Duality of Statistics: Inference, Decision Theory, and the Bayesian-Frequentist Divide
ScienceStatisticsInverse ProbabilityDecision TheoryGame Theory - lexfridmanFeb 24, 2020
Michael I. Jordan on Machine Learning as Engineering, the Limits of AI, and the Future of Decision-Making Systems
TechnologyMachine LearningArtificial Intelligence (AI)StatisticsComputer Science - DocSnipesFeb 22, 2020
Distress Tolerance: DBT Skills for Accepting and Navigating Emotional Pain in Daily Life
PsychologyDistress ToleranceAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)MindfulnessWise Mind - lexfridmanNov 21, 2019
Michael Kearns on Differential Privacy: A Stronger Paradigm for Data Protection in the AI Era
TechnologyDifferential PrivacyAnonymizationProbabilistic AlgorithmAdding Noise (to computations) - DrTraceyMarksNov 6, 2019
Affirmation Meditation: Releasing Anger for Clarity and Wise Decisions
PsychologyAnger processingEmotional releaseCognitive restructuringAffirmation meditation - lexfridmanOct 30, 2019
Garry Kasparov on the Psychology of Elite Performance, Fear of Mistakes, and the Drive for Creation
PsychologyPsychology of elite performanceMotivation (intrinsic vs. extrinsic)Fear of failureDecision-making under uncertainty - NewEconomicThinkingSep 11, 2019
The Flawed Psychology of Neoclassical Economics: A Critique of Homo Economicus and the Rise of Behavioral Insights
EconomicsHomo economicusNeoclassical economicsBehavioral economicsUtility maximization - DocSnipesAug 9, 2019
Enhancing and Sustaining Motivation: Interventions and Interviewing Principles
PsychologyMotivational InterventionsMotivational InterviewingDynamic MotivationMulti-dimensional Motivation - DocSnipesJun 5, 2019
Effective Group Therapy Leadership: Qualities, Techniques, and Common Pitfalls
PsychologyGroup therapy leadership stylesDidactic group therapyExperiential group therapyCollective anxiety - lexfridmanDec 9, 2018
Stuart Russell on Meta-Reasoning, AI Evolution, and the Future of Intelligent Systems
TechnologyMeta-reasoningAlpha-beta searchDepth-one searchUncertainty (in decision-making) - lexfridmanNov 29, 2018
Jeff Atwood on Stack Overflow, Discourse, Community Building, and the Philosophy of Online Interaction
TechnologyProgramming motivationBrute-force problem solvingData-driven solutionsMonty Hall problem - DocSnipesAug 23, 2018
Comprehensive Strategies for Tobacco Cessation: Practical Tips and Motivational Enhancement (Part 1)
HealthNicotine dependenceBrief interventionsMotivational enhancementSelf-efficacy - DrTraceyMarksJul 18, 2018
How to Recognize and Overcome the Fear of Failure
Self-DevelopmentFear of Failure (Atychiphobia)UnderachievementGoal PursuitDecision-making paralysis - DocSnipesJul 6, 2018
Counseling Skills for Addiction Counselors: Exam Review & Therapeutic Alliance
PsychologyTherapeutic relationshipRecovery processWorking allianceEvidence-based practices (EBPs) - DocSnipesMay 24, 2018
Stages of Change, Building Rapport, and Relapse Prevention in Addiction Counseling Exam Review
PsychologyReadiness for changeStage-appropriate interventionsTranstheoretical Model of Change (TTM)Pre-contemplation - DocSnipesJan 19, 2018
Essential Therapeutic Strategies for Eating Disorders: Fostering Alliance, Motivation, and Recovery
PsychologyEating disordered behaviorRelapse ratesSlips (in recovery)Mindfulness strategies - DocSnipesNov 4, 2017
10 Practical Strategies for Achieving Your Goals and Sustaining Change
Self-DevelopmentGoal ClarityIntrinsic Motivation (The 'Why')Action PlanningTime Constraints Theory - DocSnipesMay 11, 2017
Group Counseling Leadership: Navigating Dynamics, Fostering Growth, and Ethical Practice
PsychologyGroup therapy leadershipTreatment Improvement Protocol 41 (TIP 41)Forming-storming-norming (group development stages)Clinical judgment - DocSnipesFeb 16, 2017
Dialectical Behavior Therapy: Simple Distress Tolerance Tools to Manage Emotions and Survive Crises
PsychologyEmotional dysregulationDistress toleranceReality acceptanceHomeostasis - DocSnipesNov 30, 2016
Holistic Treatment Strategies for Co-Occurring Disorders in Early Recovery
PsychologyCo-occurring disordersPolysubstance dependencePersistent depressive disorder (Dysthymia)Generalized anxiety disorder - DocSnipesSep 22, 2016
Unstoppable Motivation: Discovering the Multi-Dimensional Approach to Behavior Change
PsychologyMotivationBehavior ChangeMulti-dimensional MotivationDynamic Motivation - DocSnipesAug 31, 2016
Unlocking Personal Potential: A SNAP-T Framework for Strengths, Needs, Attitudes, Preferences, and Temperament
Self-DevelopmentSNAP-T FrameworkStrengths-based approachNeeds vs. WantsMaslow's Hierarchy of Needs - DocSnipesAug 29, 2016
The Role and Impact of a Recovery Coach: Bridging Treatment to Sustainable Well-being
HealthRecovery coachingStrengths-based supportRecovery lifestyleTriggers (environmental/emotional) - DocSnipesJun 10, 2016
Unveiling the Dangers of Internet and Gaming Addiction: Symptoms, Consequences, and Treatment
PsychologyInternet addictionGaming addictionBehavioral addictionDopamine dysregulation - DocSnipesMay 27, 2016
Comprehensive Relapse Prevention Strategies for Co-Occurring Disorders
PsychologyRelapse preventionCo-occurring disordersDecisional balance exercisesH.A.L.T. acronym (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired) - DocSnipesMay 19, 2016
CBT Tools for Recovery: Understanding and Treating Sex and Pornography Addiction
PsychologySex addictionPornography addictionDopamine surgeCravings - DocSnipesMay 18, 2016
Codependency and the Addiction Recovery Process: Understanding Dysfunctional Relationships and Paths to Self-Validation
RelationshipsCodependencyAddiction recovery processSelf-validationFear of abandonment - DocSnipesApr 22, 2016
Breaking Free: Understanding and Transforming Criminogenic and Addictive Thinking Patterns
PsychologyCriminogenic thinking patternsAddictive thinking patternsLow self-controlImpulsivity - DocSnipesNov 12, 2013
Ethical and Consumer-Driven Treatment: Individualized Care, Motivation, and Professional Boundaries in Counseling
PsychologyConsumer-Driven TreatmentMaslow's Hierarchy of NeedsInternal Psychological SafetyCo-occurring Disorders - DocSnipesJul 18, 2012
Effective Treatment Planning and Goal Setting in Clinical Practice
PsychologyTreatment PlanningGoal SettingBiopsychosocial NeedsKnowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSA) - DrTraceyMarksMay 31, 2010
The Secret Weapon: Why Saying No is Essential for Preventing Burnout and Fostering Mental Health
PsychologyBurnout preventionAssertivenessPeople-pleasingGuilt-driven behavior - psychacks
Escaping Approach-Avoid Conflicts: Resolving Ambivalent Feelings and Making Provisional Decisions
PsychologyApproach-avoid conflictAmbivalenceInner turmoilEmotional exhaustion - lexfridman
Lee Smolin on Einstein's Unfinished Revolution: Unifying Quantum Mechanics and General Relativity, the Nature of Time, and Challenges to Locality
ScienceEinstein's unfinished revolutionGeneral RelativityQuantum Theory (Quantum Mechanics)Particle-wave duality - psychacks
The Power of Self-Objectification for Objective Relationship Decision-Making
Self-DevelopmentSelf-objectificationEmotional investmentSunk cost fallacyCognitive bias - psychacks
The Blackjack Analogy: Understanding Female Dating Behavior in the Sexual Marketplace
PsychologySexual MarketplaceBlackjack AnalogyPhysical Attractiveness (as a diminishing asset)Risk Assessment - lexfridman
Ray Dalio on AI, Principles, and the Future of Algorithmic Decision-Making
TechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)AlgorithmsMachine LearningHuman-encoded algorithms - lexfridman
Ray Dalio on Idea Meritocracy, Thoughtful Disagreement, and Optimal Decision-Making
PsychologyIdea MeritocracyThoughtful DisagreementOpen-mindednessAssertiveness - psychacks
The Perils of Asking for Advice and a Strategic Approach to Seeking Help
PsychologyAdvice-seekingDecision-makingMentor-mentee relationshipsCognitive bias - psychacks
Evaluating Your Career Path: Do You Truly Want Your Boss's Job?
Self-DevelopmentCareer trajectoryProcess of becomingDominance hierarchiesWork-life balance - psychacks
Authentic Living: Why 'Playing Dress-Up' in Life Decisions Leads to Failure
Self-DevelopmentPlaying dress-upFantasy narrativeAccurate self-knowledgeAuthentic preferences - psychacks
Strategic Silence: Mastering Influence in Sales and Relationships
Self-DevelopmentStrategic silenceDecision-making continuumSales strategy (AIDA)Value demonstration - psychacks
Deconstructing Love, Sex, and Commitment: The Eight Relationship Archetypes
RelationshipsLoveSexCommitmentRelationship archetypes
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