How to Make Better Decisions | Dr. Michael Platt
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Michael Platt, Ph.D., a professor of neuroscience and psychology at the University of Pennsylvania.
February 17, 2025
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How to Make Better Decisions | Dr. Michael Platt
Summary
My guest is Dr. Michael Platt, Ph.D., a professor of neuroscience and psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. We discuss how factors such as hormonal or social status influence what we value, how we make decisions, and even our perceptions across a range of areas, from who and what we find attractive to our political affiliations. We also discuss how humans evaluate and shift power in relationships and form hierarchies in groups. Dr. Platt also shares new science-based tools for improving focus, creativity, and attention.
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Timestamps
00:00:00 Dr. Michael Platt
00:02:12 Humans, Old World Primates & Decision-Making; Swiss Army Knife Analogy
00:07:52 Sponsors: Our Place & Wealthfront
00:11:01 Attention Allocation, Resource Foraging
00:16:40 Social Media; Marginal Value Theorem, Distraction
00:22:22 Tool: Remove Phone from Room; Attention & Urgency
00:25:23 Tool: Self Conversation; Visual Input, Attention as a Skill
00:29:29 Warming-Up Focus, Tool: Visual Aperture & Attention
00:38:57 Sponsor: AG1
00:40:13 Control of Attention, Tool: Changing Environment
00:44:07 Attention Continuum, Professions, Measuring Business Skill with Neuroscience
00:53:06 Theory of Mind, Covert Attention, Attentional Spotlights
01:00:05 Primates, Hormone Status, Brain Size, Monogamy
01:09:31 Monkeys, Neuronal Multiplexing & Context; Equitable Relationships
01:20:05 Sponsor: BetterHelp