Cognitive Science, Volume 47, Issue 8, August 2023.
Unleashing the Power of Limited Decision-Making Ability
Imagine you’re playing a game where you can only use a limited number of moves to solve a puzzle. Now, picture a situation where you have constrained decision-making abilities, but still manage to make rational choices. That’s exactly what researchers in cognitive science have been exploring. Their recent study delves into the concept of bounded optimality and rationality, which examines how humans navigate complex decision-making tasks with limited resources. By analyzing computational models and behavioral data, the researchers provide insights into the principles that govern our cognitive processes. This research not only sheds light on human decision-making abilities, but also has potential implications in fields like artificial intelligence, human-robot interactions, and economics. If you’re curious to learn more about this fascinating topic, dive into the full article!

Anne-Marie is a French-Canadian philosopher from New Brunswick, delving into existential questions of human purpose and fulfillment. Her contributions encourage reflective practices for realizing potential, inspired by Acadian resilience and communal wisdom.