Published Jul 16, 2020
378: Steven Johnson | How We Make the Decisions That Matter the Most
Steven Johnson delves into advanced decision-making strategies, highlighting innovative methods like the pre-mortem, exploring cognitive insights to overcome mental blind spots, and drawing lessons from history to improve our thought processes, all while underscoring the importance of humility and diverse perspectives in making crucial decisions.

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