Man vs. machine: trusting computerized mathematics

“There’s something that sits in the way of you and the superpowers that technology can provide you. And that thing — that kryptonite, if you will — is your own brain.”

In Episode 16 of Fearless Thinkers, Peter Mulford, Global Partner and Chief Innovation Officer, explores reasons and solutions for our reluctance to shift from intuition-led to computation-augmented decision making.

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About the show

The Fearless Thinkers podcast, hosted by Rick Cheatham and Masami Cookson, personalizes BTS’s perspective on the people side of strategy.

Aron Towner edits, mixes, and designs graphics for the show.

Fearless Thinkers is produced by Gloria Breck.

Special thanks to Joe Holeman, Chris Goodnow, Meghan McGrath, and Roanne Neuwirth for their invaluable help.

Show notes

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Peter refers to:

• “Overcoming Algorithm Aversion: People will Use Imperfect Algorithms If They Can (Even Slightly) Modify Them” by Berkeley J. Dietvorst, Joseph P. Simmons, and Cade Massey
• Inner Mastery, Outer Impact: How Your Five Core Energies Hold the Key to Success, by Hitendra Wadhwa

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