Dr. Lorien Pratt | Decision architecture and why context is so important | Episode #25

In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom speaks with Dr. Lorien Pratt about the transformative power of decision intelligence and the critical role of integrating human insights with advanced technology. Dr. Pratt, a pioneer in the field, discuss the nuances of making data-driven decisions while acknowledging the irreplaceable human element in tech projects.<br /><br />In this conversation, you will gain insights into: <br /><ul><li>How decision intelligence combines data, AI, and historical lessons to create optimized decision-making processes, making technology and human insights work hand in hand. </li><li>Why many AI and data projects fail due to the neglect of human psychology and historical context, and how a human-centric approach is crucial for the success of these initiatives. </li><li>The limitations of AI in addressing global, interdependent issues like climate change and poverty, and why human cognition remains vital in these areas.</li><li>The concept of VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity) and how decision intelligence can help manage and mitigate the challenges of an unpredictable world.  </li></ul><b>Do you want to learn more about Dr. Lorien Pratt?</b> <br />Computer scientist <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FLorien_Pratt&amp;data=05%7C02%7Clrindom%40basico.dk%7C5165f554485d49f5ba3208dc8698213a%7C9eac0b1892914dd28dd9bffedcb67bd7%7C0%7C0%7C638533235184182399%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=4NvOGrlphoKm%2BmVI89gxxVIqpfE7YrTETbYPqF4YQXo%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Lorien </a><a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FLorien_Pratt&amp;data=05%7C02%7Clrindom%40basico.dk%7C5165f554485d49f5ba3208dc8698213a%7C9eac0b1892914dd28dd9bffedcb67bd7%7C0%7C0%7C638533235184187540%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=XUf%2BZ2aa1LKoD%2B8ogBEfKNpj8aK4iWs8CN44ETWiMdM%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pratt</a> is one of the pioneers of artificial intelligence and is credited with inventing <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FTransfer_learning&amp;data=05%7C02%7Clrindom%40basico.dk%7C5165f554485d49f5ba3208dc8698213a%7C9eac0b1892914dd28dd9bffedcb67bd7%7C0%7C0%7C638533235184192593%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=WTkkUIlBiP%2B2ABXDfkskG48XxZzwXz8yP%2B1f6lo76W0%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">transfer learning. </a><br /><br />Following a 40-year career delivering applied AI systems, along with leadership and program committee responsibilities at the industry-leading NeurIPS conference, Pratt is recognized alongside Marie Curie and others by the <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.womeninventorsandinnovators.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Clrindom%40basico.dk%7C5165f554485d49f5ba3208dc8698213a%7C9eac0b1892914dd28dd9bffedcb67bd7%7C0%7C0%7C638533235184197638%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=yeVS88CRYPxv83g0eaVN%2BJTrPJ5IXzsvA4d049ew3MU%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Women Innovators and Inventors Project</a>.<br /><br />Today, Pratt is chief scientist at <a...