One of exactly six brains
Cultural
Identity, mimetic desire & in-group pressure
Choices made to stay consistent with a story about yourself, or with the tribe you want in.
Check a decisionWhat it watches
Meaning, norms, who you believe you are. This system is not a flaw to eliminate. It contributes useful information; trouble starts when its vote quietly becomes the whole decision.
Three checks
- 01What signal is this system reacting to right now?
- 02Who benefits if you treat that signal as the whole decision?
- 03What would the other five systems add before you act?
Decisions where it often matters
Getting married
About to getting married — and there are signs you haven't named yet? Run it through Decision IQ before you sign the licence.
Proposing to a partner
About to proposing to a partner — and there are signs you haven't named yet? Run it through Decision IQ before you buy the ring.
Signing a prenup
About to signing a prenup — and there are signs you haven't named yet? Run it through Decision IQ before you sign it.
Relocating for a partner
About to relocating for a partner — and there are signs you haven't named yet? Run it through Decision IQ before you give notice.
Having a first child
About to having a first child — and there are signs you haven't named yet? Run it through Decision IQ before you start trying.
Starting an adoption process
About to starting an adoption process — and there are signs you haven't named yet? Run it through Decision IQ before you file the application.
Using a surrogate
About to using a surrogate — and there are signs you haven't named yet? Run it through Decision IQ before you sign the agency contract.
Choosing to parent solo
About to choosing to parent solo — and there are signs you haven't named yet? Run it through Decision IQ before you commit to the plan.
Moving a parent into care
In the middle of moving a parent into care — and there are signs you haven't named yet? Run it through Decision IQ before you sign the admission papers.
Lending money to family
About to lending money to family — and there are signs you haven't named yet? Run it through Decision IQ before you transfer the money.
Becoming a parent's carer
About to becoming a parent's carer — and there are signs you haven't named yet? Run it through Decision IQ before you take it on.
Cutting contact with a family member
In the middle of cutting contact with a family member — and there are signs you haven't named yet? Run it through Decision IQ before you send the message.
One decision idea a week
One useful idea. No daily drip, no pressure.