Daniel Kahneman
Israeli-American psychologist and economist (1934–2024)
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Videos Mentioning Daniel Kahneman
John Danaher: The Path to Mastery in Jiu Jitsu, Grappling, Judo, and MMA | Lex Fridman Podcast #182
Lex Fridman
A psychologist known for his work on cognitive biases, notably risk aversion, often mentioned alongside Amos Tversky (referred to as 'Duversky' in the transcript).
Tyler Cowen: Economic Growth & the Fight Against Conformity & Mediocrity | Lex Fridman Podcast #174
Lex Fridman
Mentioned as someone who excelled at finding good collaborators, highlighting the importance of collaboration for bright minds.
A Good Life: A Conversation with Scott Barry Kaufman (Episode #209)
Sam Harris
Mentioned as an author of a conversation included in Sam Harris's new book.
Yaron Brook: Ayn Rand and the Philosophy of Objectivism | Lex Fridman Podcast #138
Lex Fridman
Mentioned for his work on 'fast thinking', which Yaron Brook acknowledges as a form of specialized knowledge but warns against relying solely on gut feelings over rational thought.
Why Wealth Matters: A Conversation with Morgan Housel (Episode #287)
Sam Harris
Nobel Prize-winning psychologist discussed for his work on behavioral economics and the impact of personal experience on risk assessment.
Tony Fadell — On Building the iPod, iPhone, Nest, and a Life of Curiosity | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A Nobel laureate and author of 'Thinking, Fast and Slow', whose experiments Tim Ferriss participated in as an undergrad.
How to Be Happy — Arthur C. Brooks Interview
Tim Ferriss
A famous economic study from Princeton showing that happiness flattens out after an annual income of $75,000, indicating money beyond a certain point doesn't increase happiness.
The Science of Happiness: A Conversation with Laurie Santos (Episode #196)
Sam Harris
A Nobel laureate and psychologist whose work on the experiencing and remembering self is discussed in relation to defining happiness.
Edward Norton — On Creative Process and Struggle, and Motherless Brooklyn | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A psychologist and economist known for his work on cognitive biases, whose book 'Thinking, Fast and Slow' is referenced by Edward Norton when describing the mental state achieved during piloting.
Best Investments, Bad Advice to Avoid, and Other Life Lessons | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A Nobel laureate and peer of Paul Slovic, mentioned in the context of a study on how information affects decision-making.
Daniel Kahneman: Thinking Fast and Slow, Deep Learning, and AI | Lex Fridman Podcast #65
Lex Fridman
Nobel Prize winner in Economics, author of 'Thinking, Fast and Slow', known for his work on cognitive biases, prospect theory, and happiness. Discusses his research on the two systems of thought and their implications for AI.
FBI’s Top Hostage Negotiator: The Art Of Negotiating To Get Whatever You Want: Chris Voss | E147
The Diary Of A CEO
Nobel Prize winner whose work on prospect theory highlights that loss looms larger than gain in human decision-making.
Hamilton Morris — Psychedelics, Smart Drugs, and More
Tim Ferriss
A cognitive neuroscientist mentioned for developing online tests to assess cognitive functions like reaction time and working memory.
Howard Marks — How to Invest with Clear Thinking | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Referenced implicitly by Tim as a thinker on 'thinking fast and slow,' contrasting Howard Marks' intuitive style with Bruce Karsh's analytical approach.
Drago Anguelov (Waymo) - MIT Self-Driving Cars
Lex Fridman
Mentioned in relation to 'Type 1' and 'Type 2' reasoning in humans, contrasting it with current AI capabilities.
Tools of Titans — Derek Sivers, BJ Miller, and Christopher Sommer | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Author of 'Thinking, Fast and Slow', discussed in relation to Derek Sivers' method of breaking automatic responses and thinking deliberately.
Food, Climate, and Pandemic Risk: A Conversation with Bruce Friedrich and Liz Specht (Episode #244)
Sam Harris
Mentioned for his work on Systems 1 and Systems 2 thinking, applied to food choices.
Lessons from Richard Branson, Tony Robbins, and Ray Dalio | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A Nobel laureate in Economics, author of 'Thinking, Fast and Slow', whose work on cognitive biases and decision-making is referenced.
How to Say “No” Gracefully and Uncommit | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Nobel Prize-winning researcher who conducted studies on the endowment effect, demonstrating how ownership increases perceived value.
Adam Robinson — Outflanking and Outsmarting the Competition | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Nobel laureate psychologist and peer of Paul Slovic, whose work relates to decision-making and cognitive biases.
The Negotiating MASTERCLASS | Chris Voss and Shane Parrish
The Knowledge Project Podcast
Nobel Prize-winning psychologist whose work on prospect theory is referenced.
Rules for Better Thinking, How to Reduce Blind Spots, & More | Shane Parrish | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A psychologist and economist known for his work on cognitive biases, whose definition of rules inspired Shane Parrish's automatic rules concept for self-control and better decision-making.
How to Master Growth Mindset to Improve Performance | Dr. David Yeager
Andrew Huberman
A Nobel Prize-winning psychologist, recently passed, whose work with Amos Tversky on prospect theory explored whether fear of loss motivates more than prospect of gain.
What Magic & Mind Reading Reveal About the Brain | Asi Wind
Andrew Huberman
A psychologist known for his work on decision-making and co-author of 'Thinking, Fast and Slow,' cited for understanding how question phrasing influences choices.