Rationality 101
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Rationality 101
What is rationality, and why is it important?
Rational thinking enables us to most effectively adopt true beliefs and achieve our goals. Unfortunately, the human brain is not optimized for the accurate evaluation of evidence and is riddled with cognitive biases that distort our thinking. By understanding the basics of probability, cognitive biases, and techniques for mitigating these biases, we can think more accurately and act more effectively. This allows us to accomplish our goals—both our individual goals and those we share as a society.
Join us for a discussion of these issues. Ivan will present a talk on the basic principles and uses of rationality. This will be followed by group discussion about rationality and the exciting prospects for a society that understands it!
Rationality 101