The Irrational Decision

"The Irrational Decision," narrated by Eric Jason Martin, explores the history of how computer scientists in the 1940s developed a mathematical standard of rationality based on risk and statistics, influencing fields from economics to healthcare. While these methods have advanced technology and decision-making, the book highlights their limitations in addressing complex human problems and underscores the importance of human intuition, morality, and judgment in resolving political and value-based issues.