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Why Smart People Still Make Bad Decisions | Michael Lukich
Why do intelligent people still make poor decisions?
In this episode of Thought Atlas, I’m joined by Michael Lukich—analytics executive, former adjunct professor, longtime poker player, and author of The Stoic Systems Thinker.
After a difficult personal season and a failed business venture, Michael returned to the writings of the ancient Stoics and discovered striking similarities between Stoic philosophy and modern systems thinking. Both explore how perception, feedback loops, emotional regulation, and unintended consequences shape the decisions we make every day.
Together, we explore:
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