Categories

Noise

Noise

By Olivier Sibony, Cass R. Sunstein & Daniel Kahneman

A Flaw in Human Judgment. Little, Brown Spark, 2021.

0.0 / 0

20 mins read

17 Key insights

A brief summary of Noise

A psychological exploration of cognitive bias and noise in the world around us, its negative impact on our decision-making process, and ideas for reducing it.

Key insights in Noise

1
What do you get from this book? Tips for identifying noise and making better decisions
2
Noise and bias can lead to unintentional oversights in human judgment
3
When judges are overwhelmed by noise, they make questionable decisions
4
Noise audits can help identify disparities among judges and insurance underwriters
5
It is difficult to reduce error in evaluative and predictive judgments, even with a proper system in place
6
Mathematical tools show that whether as an individual or a group, human accuracy is flawed
7
Objective ignorance creates false narratives that propel human error, especially when we don’t have all the data
8
Our brain is divided into two halves that reflect differently on past events
9
Conclusion bias, misplaced values, and pattern errors add to the noise we’re already dealing with
10
Eliminating error requires the use of a decision observer who holds the characteristics of an unbiased judge
11
Bias comes in many forms and can alter our opinion of facts in spite of evidence to the contrary
12
Wisdom-of-crowds can provide accurate answers, but only when the questions being asked and the people answering them are unbiased
13
Nudges, choice architecture, and mediating protocols help us overcome noise and make more practical decisions
14
Although eliminating noise seems like a good idea, it can backfire when rules become inflexible
15
Summary of the key insights
16
Selected critiques in brief
17
Final word

Who should read Noise

Cognitive psychologists • lawyers and judges • behavioral economists • those who want to deepen their understanding of cognitive bias • anyone interested in how humans make decisions

About the author of Noise

Israeli American Daniel Kahneman is a Nobel Prize-winning economist and psychologist, as well as professor emeritus at Princeton University. His book Thinking, Fast and Slow is internationally renowned. Olivier Sibony is a French professor and consultant serving as Associate Fellow at Oxford University. Cass Sunstein is an American lawyer and was Administrator of the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs during the Obama administration.

author avatar

Olivier Sibony

author avatar

Cass R. Sunstein

author avatar

Daniel Kahneman

Books similar to Noise

Related books that discuss topics similar to the book Noise

Stop Overthinking

Stop Overthinking

Nick Trenton

23 Techniques to Relieve Stress, Stop Negative Spirals, Declutter Your Mind, and Focus on the Present. Self-published, Nick Trenton, 2021.

17 mins read

8 reads

Emotional Intelligence

Emotional Intelligence

Daniel Goleman

Why It Can Matter More Than IQ. Bantam Books, 1995.

13 mins read

2 reads

Data Reimagined

Data Reimagined

Jodi Daniels

Building Trust One Byte at a Time. Lioncrest Publishing, 2022.

18 mins read

1 reads

How to Lie with Statistics

How to Lie with Statistics

Darrell Huff

How to Lie with Statistics. W.W. Norton & Company, 1982 edition.

14 mins read

2 reads

Think Again

Think Again

Adam Grant

The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know. Viking. 2021.

19 mins read

2 reads

Nudge

Nudge

Richard H. Thaler

The Final Edition. Penguin Books, 2021.

21 mins read

0 reads

Related topics discussed in other books

Other books on similar topics in other fields and categories that may interest you

You might be interested in

Related books discuss other topics that are not necessarily similar to the topics of the book Noise

The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing

The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing

Violate Them at Your Own Risk. Harper Business, 1993.

16 mins read

0 reads

All Made Up

All Made Up

The Power and Pitfalls of Beauty Culture, from Cleopatra to Kim Kardashian. Beacon Press, 2021.

19 mins read

3 reads

Acting

Acting

How to Get Started. Lexington Avenue Press. 2023

18 mins read

3 reads

How to Create a Mind

How to Create a Mind

The Secret of Human Thought Revealed. Viking Press, 2012.

19 mins read

2 reads

Why Is Sex Fun?

Why Is Sex Fun?

The Evolution of Human Sexuality. Basic Books, 1998.

12 mins read

3 reads

The Code

The Code

Silicon Valley and the Remaking of America. Penguin Press, 2019.

21 mins read

1 reads

The Man Who Knew Too Much

The Man Who Knew Too Much

Alan Turing and the Invention of the Computer. Atlas Books, 2006.

18 mins read

2 reads

Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?

Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?

Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? HarperOne, 2022.

19 mins read

2 reads

How to Lie with Statistics

How to Lie with Statistics

How to Lie with Statistics. W.W. Norton & Company, 1982 edition.

14 mins read

2 reads

Dare to Lead

Dare to Lead

Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. Random House, 2018.

19 mins read

2 reads

See all books in Psychology

Explore more in these categories

Discover other books in various fields that contain the topics of Noise

What Lobab users are saying

Not sure if Lobab e-book and audiobook summaries are for you? Take a look at what a few of our satisfied users are saying about our powerful platform.

Ramogh

Lobab is a standout in the world of book summary apps, offering concise, insightful summaries of a wide range of books. Its user-friendly interface and well-crafted summaries allow users to quickly grasp the essence of complex works, making it an invaluable tool for those looking to learn more in less time. Whether for personal growth or professional development, Lobab is a game changer for anyone wanting to expand their knowledge efficiently. Highly recommended!

Benjamin Roche

Top quality app with plenty of brilliant summaries!

Nedal Ahmed

I found a really great book app that has made reading even more enjoyable ⭐️📚. It is super easy to use, has a lot of books to choose from, gives personalized recommendations, works well with e-readers, has an active community, and is accessible to everyone. I highly recommend it to all book enthusiasts!

Shaabi12A

I really liked the idea of the combination between the facts of the book and the issues of it in one summary. Well done.

iiMaan18ii

High quality and standards, the dark mode is good idea and good experience. So excited about the new books you’re going to add.

Eyad

Excellent experience, I can read and listen to a book within 15 mins. I appreciate the ease of use as well.

Fahad

Unique experience of book summaries delivering high quality, bestseller books, and very well-designed app. Highly recommend 👍👍

Understand books and audiobooks in 15 minutes - with Lobab!

books