Ever wonder if the way we make decisions – from your daily coffee choice to high-stake business strategies – is governed by rules and assumptions we seldom question? This talk isn’t just about questioning these hidden forces, but about giving them a left hook! We will wrestle with these underlying rules and assumptions at play across different domains of decision-making – bridging concepts like Wardley-mapping and insights from the Frankfurt School to uncover how risk, cost and regret shape our actions and outcomes. Understanding these principles will allow you to use and navigate our rapidly changing world and tech space – to reach a new level of problem-solving and imaginative thinking. So, are you ready to peek behind the curtain of your own decisions?