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Book Synopsis: From the Nobel Prize-winning author of Thinking, Fast and Slow and the coauthor of Nudge, a revolutionary exploration of why people make bad judgments and how to make better ones—"a tour de force” (New York Times). Imagine that two doctors in the same city give different diagnoses to identical patients—or that two judges in the same courthouse give markedly different sentences to people who have committed the same crime. Suppose that different interviewers at the same firm make different decisions about indistinguishable job applicants—or that when a company is handling customer complaints, the resolution depends on who happens to answer the phone. Now imagine that the same doctor, the same judge, the same interviewer, or the same customer service agent makes different decisions depending on whether it is morning or afternoon, or Monday rather than Wednesday. These are examples of noise: variability in judgments that should be identical. In Noise, Daniel Kahneman, Olivier Sibony, and Cass R. Sunstein show the detrimental effects of noise in many fields, including medicine, law, economic forecasting, forensic science, bail, child protection, strategy, performance reviews, and personnel selection. Wherever there is judgment, there is noise. Yet, most of the time, individuals and organizations alike are unaware of it. They neglect noise. With a few simple remedies, people can reduce both noise and bias, and so make far better decisions. Packed with original ideas, and offering the same kinds of research-based insights that made Thinking, Fast and Slow and Nudge groundbreaking New York Times bestsellers, Noise explains how and why humans are so susceptible to noise in judgment—and what we can do about it.
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Noise: A Flaw in Human Judgment is a must-read book for anyone looking to improve their decision-making skills. Written by the Nobel Prize-winning author of Thinking, Fast and Slow, Daniel Kahneman, and coauthored by Olivier Sibony and Cass R. Sunstein, this book delves into the fascinating world of why people make bad judgments and, more importantly, how to make better ones. With its revolutionary exploration of the detrimental effects of noise in various fields such as medicine, law, economic forecasting, and more, Noise is truly a tour de force.
Imagine a world where two doctors in the same city give different diagnoses to identical patients or two judges in the same courthouse issue markedly different sentences for the same crime. Picture a scenario where different interviewers at the same firm make diverse decisions about indistinguishable job applicants, or when a customer service agent's resolution to a complaint depends on who picks up the phone. These are real-life examples of noise: the variability in judgments that should be identical.
While noise is a prevalent issue in judgment, individuals and organizations often remain unaware of its existence and neglect its effects. This groundbreaking book aims to change that. Noise provides simple yet powerful remedies to reduce both noise and bias, enabling individuals to make far better decisions. Packed with original ideas and research-based insights, just like the bestselling books Thinking, Fast and Slow and Nudge, Noise seeks to explain why humans are so susceptible to noise in judgment—and, most importantly, how we can combat it.
If you're ready to take control of your judgment and make better decisions in all areas of life, then Noise: A Flaw in Human Judgment is the book for you. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain invaluable insights and improve your decision-making skills. Get your copy now!
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