Uploaded February 2024 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago
In this week’s video, I’m looking into the world of decision-making and human behavior, inspired by Yale Professor Tamar Szabó Gendler's insightful paper published in The Journal of Philosophy. Professor Gendler, a renowned philosopher and cognitive scientist, explores why it might be rational to eat food that resembles feces, introducing us to the concept of "Alief" and its impact on our actions versus our beliefs.
**What You'll Learn:**
1. **The Gendler Feces Argument:** Discover why eating disgusting-shaped food can be a rational choice and how this ties into the broader themes of belief, behavior, and disgust.
2. **Why We Make Bad Decisions:** I'll explore the concept of "Bounded Rationality" and examine real-life examples of how our decision-making process is often flawed and irrational, despite our best intentions.
3. **A Must-Read Book Recommendation:** To enhance your understanding and decision-making skills, we'll discuss George Orwell's essay "Shooting an Elephant" and its relevance to our daily choices.
**Why Watch?**
- **Insightful Analysis:** Gain unique perspectives on human psychology and decision-making from a leading philosopher.
- **Practical Advice:** Learn how to recognize and overcome the biases that lead to poor decisions.
- **Engaging Content:** Enjoy a blend of humor, philosophy, and practical insights that will change the way you think about your choices.
**Special Offer:** Don't miss out on joining our community! Subscribe to my newsletter for weekly insights on philosophical and psychological topics, book recommendations, and an invitation to my private reading community. Visit [thereadwellpodcast.com](http://thereadwellpodcast.com/) and subscribe today to receive a list of 20 must-read books to kickstart your journey.
**Show Links:**
- Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech by Daniel Kahneman: nobelprize.org/prizes/economic-sciences/2002/kahneman/lecture
- The Orwell Foundation: "Shooting an Elephant": orwellfoundation.com/the-orwell-foundation/orwell/essays-and-other-works/shooting-an-elephant
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About Me:
My name is Eddy Hood. I live in Utah with my wife and kids. I always have a book with me, and if you see me on the street, I’d love to hear about what you’re reading.
To stay in the loop, make sure to visit my website at http://www.thereadwellpodcast.com. There, you’ll find the latest show information on my weekly podcast, access to previous episodes, and a chance to join my newsletter.
I’m also building something special just for you at http://www.highlightish.com. It’s a tool to help you make better book notes. We will discover creative ways to capture our thoughts, insights, and reflections as we dive into the pages of our favorite reads together.
So grab a drink, open a book, and join me each week to become a better reader. Let’s build a community that celebrates the magic of books and supports each other in our reading goals. Together, we’ll uncover the secrets to becoming lifelong learners who find solace, knowledge, and fascination within the pages of every book we encounter.
In this week’s video, I’m looking into the world of decision-making and human behavior, inspired by Yale Professor Tamar Szabó Gendler's insightful paper published in The Journal of Philosophy. Professor Gendler, a renowned philosopher and cognitive scientist, explores why it might be rational to eat food that resembles feces, introducing us to the concept of "Alief" and its impact on our actions versus our beliefs.
**What You'll Learn:**
1. **The Gendler Feces Argument:** Discover why eating disgusting-shaped food can be a rational choice and how this ties into the broader themes of belief, behavior, and disgust.
2. **Why We Make Bad Decisions:** I'll explore the concept of "Bounded Rationality" and examine real-life examples of how our decision-making process is often flawed and irrational, despite our best intentions.
3. **A Must-Read Book Recommendation:** To enhance your understanding and decision-making skills, we'll discuss George Orwell's essay "Shooting an Elephant" and its relevance to our daily choices.
**Why Watch?**
- **Insightful Analysis:** Gain unique perspectives on human psychology and decision-making from a leading philosopher.
- **Practical Advice:** Learn how to recognize and overcome the biases that lead to poor decisions.
- **Engaging Content:** Enjoy a blend of humor, philosophy, and practical insights that will change the way you think about your choices.
**Special Offer:** Don't miss out on joining our community! Subscribe to my newsletter for weekly insights on philosophical and psychological topics, book recommendations, and an invitation to my private reading community. Visit [thereadwellpodcast.com](http://thereadwellpodcast.com/) and subscribe today to receive a list of 20 must-read books to kickstart your journey.
**Show Links:**
- Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech by Daniel Kahneman: nobelprize.org/prizes/economic-sciences/2002/kahneman/lecture
- The Orwell Foundation: "Shooting an Elephant": orwellfoundation.com/the-orwell-foundation/orwell/essays-and-other-works/shooting-an-elephant
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Community Links:
🎉 - Join Our Reading Community - community.thereadwellpodcast.com/home
📝 - Subscribe to my Newsletter Letter - thereadwellpodcast.com/newsletter
📚 - Get a free Highlightish account - highlightish.com
********************
#Philosophy #DecisionMaking #TamarGendler #Psychology #BookRecommendation #CriticalThinking
About Me:
My name is Eddy Hood. I live in Utah with my wife and kids. I always have a book with me, and if you see me on the street, I’d love to hear about what you’re reading.
To stay in the loop, make sure to visit my website at http://www.thereadwellpodcast.com. There, you’ll find the latest show information on my weekly podcast, access to previous episodes, and a chance to join my newsletter.
I’m also building something special just for you at http://www.highlightish.com. It’s a tool to help you make better book notes. We will discover creative ways to capture our thoughts, insights, and reflections as we dive into the pages of our favorite reads together.
So grab a drink, open a book, and join me each week to become a better reader. Let’s build a community that celebrates the magic of books and supports each other in our reading goals. Together, we’ll uncover the secrets to becoming lifelong learners who find solace, knowledge, and fascination within the pages of every book we encounter.
