Social Neuroscientist: NEW Data On Scary Link Between AI And Gut Instincts!

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Dr. Michael Platt is the James S. Riepe University Professor at the University of Pennsylvania, with joint appointments in Neuroscience, Psychology, and Marketing. He serves as Director of the Wharton Neuroscience Initiative and is a leading voice in the emerging field of neuroeconomics. His research explores the neural basis of decision-making and social behavior, integrating insights from anthropology, evolution, and economics. Dr. Platt earned his BA from Yale, PhD from Penn, and completed postdoctoral training at NYU.

In our conversation we discuss:
00:00 – Definition of gut instinct from a neuroscience lens
01:34 – Instinct shaped by personal and ancestral experience
03:16 – Evolutionary vs. economic rationality
06:25 – Efficient coding: brain shortcuts and loss aversion
08:01 – Slower decisions = better outcomes (when time allows)
10:17 – Social wiring drives trust and also herd behavior
12:41 – Monkeys predict elections: facial cues and bias
17:56 – Eye contact builds trust and synchronizes brain activity
22:27 – Brain synchrony improves collaboration and empathy
30:15 – Deep conversation prompts foster connection
39:03 – Storytelling increases audience alignment and persuasion
43:51 – Simplicity boosts message clarity and engagement
50:02 – Faking social behaviors erodes trust
01:05:16 – Decision-making tips: slow down, simplify choices
01:20:21 – Overreliance on AI may weaken critical thinking

Learn more about Dr. Platt:
Website: https://www.drmichaelplatt.com/

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