Overview
Exploring The Brain
Whether it’s pleasure or pain, hope or regret, memories of things past or planning for the future, the workings of the human brain underpin what we do and experience. Find out what we are learning from modern neuroscience about the structure and activities underlying decision making.
Understanding Behavior
Our decisions are influenced by beliefs and biases, mood and age, context and culture. Understand what we are learning about how these variables shape our decisions.
Examining Influence
Every day, we try to influence the decisions of others, from families and colleagues to customers and leaders. Learn how we use persuasion, incentives and choice architecture to nudge people towards decisions we want them to make.
Improving Decision Making
We all want to make better decisions—on our own, and as members of teams or organizations. Explore approaches to better decision making that engage analytical reasoning, improved communication and team dynamics, and reliance on values.
Takeaways
Discover what researchers are learning about decision making from a variety of disciplines (e.g., economics, neuroscience, engineering, psychology, etc.) and what the future might hold.
Synthesize the different approaches to understanding decision making across disciplines and their implications for individuals, organizations and society.
Apply new principles, research, and skills to your professional and personal decision making, from choice architecture to crisis communication and decision analysis to design thinking.
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Watch, read and listen to our multimedia content at your own pace: video interviews, infographics, podcasts and articles. Encounter a wide range of disciplines including economics, psychology, neuroscience, engineering, business, law and more.
Sample Media From The Science of Decision Making
Lindred Greer
Our Buying Habits
Ron Johnson
...then come to Stanford.
Come to campus for 2 full days of immersive hands on learning. Engage with Stanford experts, from the chair of President Obama's brain initiative to virtual reality researchers. Meet local innovators engaged in mindfulness management improvisation and more.
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"Meet Your Brain"
Experts You’ll Meet
Bill Newsome,
PhD, Professor and Director of Stanford’s Neuroscience Institute, co-chair of President Obama’s BRAIN initiative
Neurobiologist focusing on vision, cognition, and decision making
David Demarest,
Vice President of Public Affairs, Stanford
Communications expert formerly at Visa, Bank of America, and the White House
Hazel Markus,
PhD, Professor of Psychology and co-director of SPARQ
Social and cultural psychologist researching the shaping of mind and self
Worldview Stanford partners with THE STANFORD NEUROSCIENCES INSTITUTE for this topic.
Dates & Details
Important Dates
August 28, 2017
Applications Deadline
September 04, 2017
Course Starts Online
October 18-19, 2017
Come To Stanford
November 27, 2017
Course Closes Online
Transportation & Accommodation
Airports
Stanford is roughly equidistant from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and San Jose International Airport (SJC). Oakland International Airport (OAK) also serves the Bay Area.
Lodging
Lodging information is available at DESTINATION PALO ALTO
For any other travel questions please contact us.
Pricing
What's included
All events, materials, and most meals are included. Airfare, hotel, and ground transportation to and from the hotel are not included.
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Early Registration
Discount, 10%
$2,340
(ends August 21, 2017)
Early Registration, 10%
Alum/Non-Profit/Gov, 15%
$1,989
(ends August 21, 2017)
Team Discount, 10%(each)
For 3 or more people attending together.
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Standard Fee
$2,600
Standard Alum/Non-Profit/Gov Discount, 15%
$2,210
All discounts will be applied during registration.
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Optional: Stanford University credit is available upon successful completion of the course (Please see FAQ).
A unique way to connect to a broad range of remarkable people, among the participants, speakers, and Stanford researchers, and enter into deep, meaningful conversations about things that matter.