Daniel Kahneman - On Amos Tversky

The speaker discusses a significant collaboration with Amos Tversky, which began in 1969 at Hebrew University. They connected over a debate about intuitive statistics, leading to a 12-year partnership that produced influential work on cognitive biases. Their complementary skills and mutual respect fueled their success, driven by enjoyment rather than the pursuit of influence.

What event marked the beginning of the speaker's collaboration with Amos Tversky?

• A chance meeting at a conference

• An argument during a seminar

• A joint research project

• A mutual friend's introduction

What was a key factor in the success of the collaboration between the speaker and Tversky?

• Their shared academic background

• Their complementary skills and mutual respect

• Their competitive nature

• Their focus on publishing papers

How did the speaker describe the patience they experienced during their collaboration?

• As a result of their competitive spirit

• As something they had never experienced before

• As a common trait among researchers

• As a necessary evil for success

What concept did the speaker and Tversky introduce in their work?

• Psychological profiling

• Statistical modeling

• Cognitive biases and illusions

• Behavioral economics

What was the primary motivation for the speaker and Tversky's research?

• To gain academic recognition

• To influence public policy

• To enjoy the process of discovery

• To secure funding for future projects