Why Experts Choke Under Pressure: Psychology Insights and AI Analogy
aakashgupta · x · 2026-08-14
aakashgupta uses Doctor Strange and pro golfers to explain, citing psychologist Sian Beilock's research, that experts underperform under pressure due to explicit monitoring, while novices benefit from attention. Analogizes to AI models, suggesting over-monitoring may harm automated skills.
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