Nisheeth Srivastava: Where Do Preferences Come From?

The video discusses a research project on the cognitive foundations of economic microfoundations, led by a PhD from the University of Minnesota. The project aims to explore the origins of economic preferences using Bayesian modeling, challenging traditional economic assumptions. The speaker shares their academic journey from engineering in India to psychology and computer science in Minnesota. The video concludes with future plans and the significance of new economic thinking.

How does the speaker relate the evolution of physics to economic modeling?

What role does Bayesian modeling play in understanding human preferences?

What is the relationship between learning preferences and metabolic costs as discussed?