The world is becoming more analytical. Given the deluge of data available and the rapid pace of change across all facets of our lives, good decision-making – that is, the ability to be analytical in your approach to making choices – is critical. In this lesson, Economist Lawrence Summers explores why deciding wisely is essential to leading a good life. By the end of it, you’ll have a deeper understanding of what Summers believes to be the single greatest pitfall to analytical thinking – and its antidote.当今世界，分析正变得越来越不可或缺。我们每天都被海量数据包围着，生活的各个方面也在快速变化，在这种情况下，做出明智决策，或者说在决策的过程中进行分析的能力至关重要。在本节课中，身为经济学家的劳伦斯·萨默斯提到了一个问题，那就是为什么明智决定对于过上美好的生活至关重要。