may, 2015
11may12:00 pm1:30 pmThe Evolution of Irrationality: Insights from Non-Human Primates.
Event Details
Laurie Santos, Yale University I will explore the evolutionary roots of some of our species' irrational decisions. I will start by reviewing some classic biases in the field
Event Details
Laurie Santos, Yale University
I will explore the evolutionary roots of some of our species’ irrational decisions. I will start by reviewing some classic biases in the field of judgment and decision-making and will then turn to the question of how these biases came about in the first place by exploring some recent experiments in exploring similar biases in monkeys. I will then discuss new work suggesting ways that the human species is uniquely irrational.
Time
(Monday) 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Location
Haines Hall 352