Daniel Kahneman
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AI introduces a third mode of thinking, challenging human cognition
A new theory of cognition suggests that artificial intelligence introduces a third mode of thinking alongside human intuition and reasoning. This "Tri-System Theory" highlights the phenomenon of "cognitive surrender," w…
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Kahneman and Tversky's availability heuristic explained
The concept of availability heuristic, described by Kahneman and Tversky, suggests that people tend to overestimate the likelihood of events that are more easily recalled or understood. This cognitive bias influences ou…
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System 2 Attention improves LLM accuracy by regenerating context
System 2 Attention (S2A) is a novel technique designed to improve the reliability of LLM responses by addressing the issue of "soft attention" where irrelevant or misleading information in the context can still influenc…
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Scott Alexander counters argument that liberalism is failing due to lack of happiness
Scott Alexander's Astral Codex Ten blog post engages with Cassie Pritchard's argument that liberalism is failing because despite unprecedented wealth and progress, people are not happier. Alexander counters that happine…
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Generative AI risks eroding human judgment through cognitive offloading
The widespread adoption of flash memory and smartphones has led to a phenomenon known as cognitive offloading, where individuals rely more on external search engines than internal memory. This shift is further amplified…
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New benchmark questions LLM-as-a-judge peer review reliability
A new benchmark, Kahneman4Review, has been developed to assess the epistemic reliability of LLM-as-a-judge peer reviews. The benchmark, comprising 3,563 rated reviews, analyzes nine textual dimensions, eight bias diagno…
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User begins "Rationality: From AI to Zombies," notes author's self-critique
A LessWrong user has begun reading "Rationality: From AI to Zombies," a lengthy book on rational belief and decision-making. The user notes the author, EY, identified several mistakes in the original "Sequences" text, i…
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AI Security: CISO Mental Models and 'Where's Waldo?' Analogy
This article explores how cybersecurity professionals can develop a more effective mental model for navigating the complexities of the AI era. It draws parallels between the cognitive challenges of finding 'Where's Wald…
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Developer uses AI for project premortems to uncover hidden risks
A developer has created a custom skill for AI coding assistants like Claude and Codex to perform 'premortems' on project plans. This technique, adapted from Gary Klein and Daniel Kahneman, involves instructing the AI to…
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LLMs may develop own biases, new study suggests
New research indicates that large language models (LLMs) may not only reflect human biases but also develop their own unique biases. A study involving both human and AI experts aimed to quantify the escalating risk asso…
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Psychologist: Intuition Alignment Boosts Happiness
Psychologist and neuroscientist research suggests that honoring intuition, or 'intuition alignment,' can significantly boost happiness. This practice involves noticing, accepting, and acting on internal signals, which a…
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Leaders face 'Critical Fork' when analyzing disappointing results
Leaders often face disappointing results, presenting a 'Critical Fork' where they can either accept easy explanations or critically examine the outcome. Choosing the latter path, the 'Critical Response,' involves honest…
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Prediction markets fall short of promise, dominated by sports and crypto bets
Prediction markets, theoretically capable of aggregating dispersed knowledge for better decision-making, have seen significant growth, with platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi now transacting billions monthly. However,…