The Human Edge: Decision-Making in the Age of AI with Cheryl Strauss Einhorn

What is it like when the solution to a quandary comes perhaps too quickly? In the latest episode of The Academic Boardroom, host Eli Joseph, founder of the nonprofit Decisive, joins journalist and professor Janice Gassam Asare, with their guest Cheryl Strauss Einhorn, the creator of The AREA Method, to discuss her path from journalism to the creation of a framework that promotes evidence-based decision-making. Einhorn, who obtained degrees in History and political science, studied at Columbia's Journalism School after meeting an unidentified person who dropped his wallet, leading her to question the truthfulness of stories. It was this experience that made her want to discover the answers to the vital question: how do I confirm the information provided in my stories? In the course of this dialogue, the New York-based guest talks about the reasons behind many firms’ decision to suspend their activities due to her investigative journalism that resulted in regulatory measures, arrests of wrongdoers, etc. At one point during the discussion, Cheryl underscores a crucial point regarding AI applications in the field of journalism, education, and business. She urges the audience to treat AI-generated output as a conversation topic rather than something to be taken at face value. During the talk, new parents are addressed, and she explains the significance of analyzing information while introspectively and thoughtfully solving tasks and problems. The idea of "visioning success" is broadened, as it also helps to clarify when people are ready to take their next steps. In the end, the speaker discusses how to approach learning, be optimistic, read, and engage in everyday talks with friends and family members. Her key idea is to always remember that so many things can be undone, so taking decisions after thinking is the right way of approaching any issue. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.