Many people understand the concept of bias on an intuitive level. Racial and gender biases in society and AI systems are well documented. If society could somehow eliminate prejudice, would all the problems disappear? The late Nobel laureate Daniel Kahneman, an important name in the field of behavioral economics, argued in his last book that… Read More »
Daniel Kahneman’s death at the age of 90 left a huge void in the field of behavioral science and the broader intellectual community. His scientific contributions, many in collaboration with cognitive psychologist Amos Tversky, transformed the disciplines of psychology and economics. They also had a major impact on philosophy, political science, and many other disciplines.… Read More »
Pippa de Bruyn returned to Portugal at 56, two years older than when her father died – Pippa de Bruyn The bull stands panting, all compressed mass and furious fury. My mother, a tiny figure dressed in a black catsuit and high-heeled boots, steps into the arena. Throwing his arrogant glove at the middle-aged men… Read More »