Decision Making Science

~60 min · 15 stations

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The Conductor

All aboard the logic express! We are navigating the sharp turns of rational choice to reach the station of better outcomes. Keep your mind clear and your math ready.

What you will learn

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FOUNDATION

Establishes the core vocabulary and essential context you need before going further.

• Identify the basic components of rational decision models

Station 01: The Logic of Rational Choice▶

• Visualize choices using decision tree diagrams

Station 02: Mapping Decision Landscapes▶

• Calculate probability impacts on potential outcomes

Station 03: The Role of Uncertainty▶

CORE CONCEPTS

Unpacks the ideas and principles that the subject is built on.

• Recognize common mental shortcuts impacting judgment

Station 04: Cognitive Bias Awareness▶

• Quantify subjective preferences into numerical values

Station 05: Utility and Personal Value▶

• Evaluate the quality of available data sources

Station 06: Information Gathering Strategies▶

• Analyze the impact of delayed rewards

Station 07: Time Preference Dynamics▶

MECHANICS

Examines how things actually work — the processes, rules, and systems in action.

• Compute complex outcomes using weighted averages

Station 08: Expected Value Calculations▶

• Apply hedging strategies to reduce potential loss

Station 09: Risk Mitigation Techniques▶

• Model strategic interactions between multiple agents

Station 10: Game Theory Fundamentals▶

APPLICATION

Puts knowledge to use through real-world scenarios and practical problems.

• Apply cost-benefit analysis to professional choices

Station 11: Business Decision Frameworks▶

• Optimize long-term savings through rational models

Station 12: Personal Finance Logic▶

• Balance competing values in complex moral dilemmas

Station 13: Ethical Decision Matrices▶

SYNTHESIS

Connects everything together and explores broader implications and open questions.

• Evaluate historical choices to improve future performance

Station 14: The Decision Audit Process▶

• Synthesize all concepts into a unified framework

Station 15: Mastery of Strategic Logic▶

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