Episode 67: The mind cannot decide

When we're faced with an important decision, it's a good idea to
perform due diligence: to collect information relevant to the
situation and to forecast probable outcomes. However, the results
of this analysis alone are never sufficient to produce the actual
decision. This is because decision is an act of the will, and
more closely aligned with emotion than with reason. The highest
to which the rational mind can attain is the calculation of odds
ratios associated with certain outcomes given specific
assumptions. Understanding the limits of rational thought will
help improve your decision-making process.