Why Reflecting on `Bad’ Decisions Can Be Good for Us
On April 24, 2006, Japan Airlines opened its Safety Promotion Center, which includes an extensive display of articles and debris from one of the worst aviation accidents to date: Japan…
Could AI Help Mitigate a Peculiar `Summertime’ Cognitive Bias?
I’ve been thinking about the Dunning-Kruger Effect lately. That’s not just because I tend to geek out on decision science. The Dunning-Kruger effect is a peculiar cognitive bias that many…
Wearable Medical Devices: A Double-Edged Sword for Mental Health Management?
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. While it is difficult to estimate precisely the global burden of mental illnesses, there is no doubt that millions across the world suffer from…
Why Thinking in Stories May Be Hurting Your Decision Making
We love stories. From the moment we’re born, we’re surrounded by them – bedtime stories, fairy tales, movies, TV shows, and more. We’re all storytellers at heart. From the moment…
How to Be Clairvoyant: 5 Steps to Better Health and Life Decisions
We all wish we could predict the future. This is the time of year where many of us are thinking about the 12 months that stretch before us and setting…
Decision Attention Low: Why Attention to Your Decision Making is Key to Leveraging AI-Driven Algorithms in Healthcare
On a recent trip, I was driving a rented car when an incessant beeping and light appeared on the dashboard. I glanced down, only to see a mysterious coffee cup icon and “Driver Attention Level Low. Take a break”…
Can AI Help Manage Regret in Making Healthcare Decisions?
We all know what regret feels like. Fear of regret contributes to FOMO (yep! Fear of Missing Out). It makes decisions about treatments, surgery, lifestyle (nutrition, exercise…) for medical or…
Unlocking the Secrets of Smarter Health Decisions in the Digital World
In the fast-paced digital landscape of the 21st century, our lives have become intricately woven with technology. From smartphones and wearables to health monitoring apps, the digital and AI world has revolutionized how we manage our health…