Noise: A Flaw in Human Judgment
by Daniel Kahneman, Olivier Sibony, and Cass R. Sunstein
"Noise: A Flaw in Human Judgment" explores the concept of noise, which refers to the random variability in judgments made by individuals and groups. The authors, Daniel Kahneman, Olivier Sibony, and Cass R. Sunstein, argue that noise can lead to significant errors in decision-making across various fields, including law, medicine, and business, and they propose strategies to reduce it. Through a combination of research and practical insights, the book emphasizes the importance of recognizing and mitigating noise to improve the quality of our judgments.
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Key Insights & Memorable Quotes
Below are the most impactful passages and quotes from Noise: A Flaw in Human Judgment, carefully selected to capture the essence of the book.
Humans are not as rational as they think they are.
Noise is the variability in judgments that should be identical.
We often fail to recognize the influence of context on our decisions.
Reducing noise can lead to better outcomes in judgment.
Expertise does not always guarantee accuracy.
The more we analyze, the more we realize our uncertainty.
We need to recognize the limits of our intuition.
Decision-making should be based on evidence, not just instinct.
Understanding noise can help us improve our decision quality.
Bias and noise are two different problems that require different solutions.