Episode · EconTalk · 2024-04-15

Books mentioned on When Prediction Is Not Enough (with Teppo Felin)

2 books · With Teppo Felin · Listen · Watch on YouTube

If the Wright Brothers could have used AI to guide their decision making, it's almost certain they would never have gotten off the ground. That's because, points out Teppo Felin of Utah State University and Oxford, all the evidence said human flight was impossible.

Russ Roberts discussed Rationality by Steven Pinker. Teppo Felin discussed The Will to Believe by William James.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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1. 

   Rationality

   Steven Pinker · at 23:53

   "Rationality" by Steven Pinker examines what rationality is, why it seems in short supply, and why it matters for individual and collective decision-making.

   Discussed

   “Pinker in his recent book rationality has this great quote I don't believe in anything you have to believe in”

   Russ Roberts When Prediction Is Not Enough (with Teppo Felin) 2024-04-15 Listen at 23:53

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   The Will to Believe

   William James · at 54:50

   Discussed

   “and actually William James is you know he has he's beautiful on this he has this book will to believe as is James purse around”

   Teppo Felin When Prediction Is Not Enough (with Teppo Felin) 2024-04-15 Listen at 54:50

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