This event is in the past.It took place on March 9, 2026 at Ann Arbor District Library: Downtown.


Exploring the Mind | Improving the Science of Making Decisions: From Classic Theories to AI
Old Fourth Ward
Discover why we pick the riskier bet and fear losses more than we love gains. U-M professor Richard Gonzalez unpacks the psychology behind our irrational choices, from classic theories to how AI is revolutionizing decision science.
Academic lecture
Free event
Psychology deep-dive
Downtown location
Tips
🧠loss aversion: why losing $100 hurts more than gaining $100 feels good
🤖how AI maps preferences we can't articulate ourselves
📚check out artwork or electronics while you're there
Exploring the Mind | Improving the Science of Making Decisions: From Classic Theories to AI
Old Fourth Ward


Discover why we pick the riskier bet and fear losses more than we love gains. U-M professor Richard Gonzalez unpacks the psychology behind our irrational choices, from classic theories to how AI is revolutionizing decision science.
Academic lecture
Free event
Psychology deep-dive
Downtown location
Tips
🧠loss aversion: why losing $100 hurts more than gaining $100 feels good
🤖how AI maps preferences we can't articulate ourselves
📚check out artwork or electronics while you're there
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