decision making – Openforum https://www.openforum.com.au Open Forum offers an independent platform for Australian debate Thu, 28 Mar 2024 22:27:37 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.25 AI in decision making https://www.openforum.com.au/ai-in-decision-making/ Tue, 02 Jan 2024 19:11:37 +0000 https://www.openforum.com.au/?p=46016 Artificial intelligence is poised to upend much of society, removing human limitations inherent in many systems, including information and logistical bottlenecks in decision-making.

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The magnificent seven https://www.openforum.com.au/the-magnificent-seven-2/ Sun, 22 Oct 2023 19:52:25 +0000 https://www.openforum.com.au/?p=45172 Understanding the seven decision types sports coaches make and appreciating their strengths and pitfalls can help us all make better choices in things which actually matter.

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Force of habit https://www.openforum.com.au/force-of-habit/ Mon, 15 May 2023 20:59:13 +0000 https://www.openforum.com.au/?p=42514 Habits are the mind’s shortcuts, allowing us to successfully engage in our daily life while reserving our reasoning and executive functioning capacities for novel thoughts and important actions.

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The mathematics of human behaviour https://www.openforum.com.au/the-mathematics-of-human-behaviour/ Thu, 11 Aug 2022 21:18:57 +0000 https://www.openforum.com.au/?p=38784 Maths as well as psychology can be used to unravel the mysteries of human decision making and how it changes over time.

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The economic wisdom of King Solomon https://www.openforum.com.au/the-economic-wisdom-of-king-solomon/ Thu, 04 Nov 2021 23:44:08 +0000 https://www.openforum.com.au/?p=34992 Good people are still able to make bad decisions, and so research into ways to systemise better decision making through 'implementation theory' is proceeding apace.

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The perils of power https://www.openforum.com.au/the-perils-of-power/ Sat, 02 Oct 2021 00:55:21 +0000 https://www.openforum.com.au/?p=34612 We need leaders who understand that power corrupts, and who are humble enough to listen to both expert advice and the public.

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There’s no room for regret https://www.openforum.com.au/theres-no-room-for-regret/ Mon, 18 Jan 2021 00:01:37 +0000 https://www.openforum.com.au/?p=31400 New research shows people are often influenced by their beliefs and predictions about the likelihood of others' actions, and less so by the anticipation of regret.

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