Angelo Pirrone

London School of Economics and Political Science

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Angelo Pirrone is a cognitive scientist whose research lies at the intersection of decision-making, metacognition, and computational modeling. His most influential work, the 2021 paper "Magnitude-sensitivity: rethinking decision-making" (33 citations), challenges traditional frameworks by proposing that decision-making processes are fundamentally shaped by the magnitude of available options—a concept with profound implications for understanding both human and animal choice behavior. Pirrone’s contributions extend to developing novel experimental paradigms and mathematical models that quantify how confidence, time pressure, and sensory evidence interact during judgment. His research has been instrumental in bridging the gap between low-level perceptual decisions and higher-order cognitive processes, earning recognition for its theoretical rigor and interdisciplinary reach. With a growing citation impact, Pirrone continues to shape debates in cognitive science, particularly around how the brain balances speed, accuracy, and subjective certainty. His work is essential reading for students and researchers exploring the computational underpinnings of rational and irrational choice.