About this episode
Send a textWhy Poker Makes You a Better Thinker - Annie Duke on Decision ScienceAbout the guest:Annie Duke is a decision strategist, author, and former professional poker player known for her expertise in cognitive science and decision-making under uncertainty. Originally pursuing a PhD at the University of Pennsylvania, she shifted paths due to illness and went on to win a World Series of Poker championship, eventually becoming one of the most successful female players in the game’s history. Leveraging her background in cognitive science and poker, Annie transitioned into writing, speaking, and consulting, authoring acclaimed books such as Thinking in Bets, How to Decide, and Quit. She is also the co-founder of the Alliance for Decision Education, advocating for better thinking skills in K–12 education. Annie’s work bridges rigorous research with practical frameworks for better decisions in life and business.Connect with Annie! https://x.com/annieduke?lang=enConnect with Ryan! https://twitter.com/RyanJAyalaConnect with Us! https://www.instagram.com/alchemists.library/Chapters:00:00 Introduction & Life Pivot 03:38 Entering the Poker World 06:08 The Bridge Between Poker & Cognitive Science 09:00 Decision Education & Career Evolution 10:59 Forecasting in Personal Decisions 14:24 Qualitative vs. Quantitative Thinking 18:12 The Danger of “Going With Your Gut” 23:12 Aligning Internal & External Perspectives 25:48 Defining Terms & Clarifying Assumptions 34:01 The Myth of Mysticism in Decision-Making 40:43 Experience vs. Explicit Models 53:40 Closing Thoughts on Self-ImprovementConnect with Us!https://www.instagram.com/alchemists.library/https://twitter.com/RyanJAyala
