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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: Unrelated and unpredictable factors can dramatically sway human judgment.
Chapter 3: Noise and bias aren’t the same, although bias can generate noise.
Chapter 4: When we make predictions, we’re easily misled by what just feels right.
Chapter 5: We overlook noise precisely because it doesn’t tell a compelling story.
Chapter 6: We can counter noise by averaging several, independent judgments on one problem.
Chapter 7: To combat noise, you must first expose it clearly with a noise audit.
Chapter 8: Disciplined decision hygiene can cut noise through prevention, like regular hygiene.
Chapter 9: For lasting noise reduction, it’s vital that all judges commit to the goal.
Description
Noise (2021) is an exploration into the chaotic and costly role that randomness plays in human judgment. By uncovering the mechanisms behind how our minds and societies work, the authors show how noise – unwanted variability in decisions – is both inescapable and elusive. We can, however, with a few solid strategies, make our judgments less noisy and our world fairer.
Who Should Listen
- Behavioral economists, psychologists, CEOs, and students
- Anyone interested in how we make judgments and how those judgments shape society
- Anyone who cares about accuracy and fairness