Episode Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/episodes/8425601
Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/3S2KtvqyBKU
Why did I do this show: Doug’s work is an astounding depth of highly practicable advice on how to make decisions. Quantifying the value of information (you can do that!), overcoming cognitive bias (you can do that!), using actuarial techniques to apply to any decision making process (you can do that!), and on and on. Read Doug Hubbard!
What did I learn: Ok, here’s the real thing about Doug’s work: nobody has heard of Doug Hubbard. The implications of that are mind boggling to me. We have in our hands the way to really improve the world if we all respected and admired Doug the way I do. Yet we don’t! Figuring out why is becoming an obsession of mine.
What was my favorite part: Doug dropped a great phrase on me, analysis placebos. Love it
Not Unreasonable 