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Every book Annie Duke recommended on podcasts
Annie Duke appears on the ChooseFI podcast to discuss the complexities of decision-making, probabilistic thinking, and navigating uncertainty. Drawing from her background as a decision strategist and her own writing experiences, Duke engages in literature surrounding cognitive processes. She discusses reader feedback and insights regarding her own previous book, Thinking in Bets, exploring how her audience applied its core concepts. Furthermore, Duke strongly recommends Daniel Kahneman's acclaimed book, Thinking, Fast and Slow, identifying it as the foundational centerpiece of decision-making literature. She notes that while Kahneman's work brilliantly maps out cognitive biases and human thought patterns, she recognized a broader gap in the existing literature regarding actionable 'how-to' strategies for everyday choices, which motivated her own work in the space. Through her podcast appearance, Duke proves herself to be an analytical thinker and educator who values cognitive psychology, rigorous mental frameworks, and practical decision-making tools designed to help individuals evaluate choices under conditions of uncertainty.
Books recommended by Annie Duke
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Thinking, Fast and Slow
Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman is a seminal psychology book that explores the two systems of human thought, detailing cognitive biases, prospect theory, and decision-making processes derived from decades of research.
Discussed“as I was looking around the space I realized that there's kind of a gap in this literature that's you know I would say thinking fast and slow is like the center piece of this literature which is such obviously an incredible book that everybody should read”
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Thinking in Bets
Thinking in Bets by Annie Duke is a compelling exploration of decision-making under uncertainty, written by a former professional poker player who teaches readers how to make better choices by recognizing probabilistic outcomes and cognitive biases.
Discussed“and the answer is exactly what you said it was because of conversations that I had with my readers who had read thinking in bats”
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Books Annie Duke wrote
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| 262 | How to Decide | Annie Duke | ChooseFI | 2023-02-20 | 4 |
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“actually i would say that uh how to decide i wrote how to decide because of people who wrote to me um and were asking me about thinking in bets”