Superforecasting: The Art and Science of Prediction
Author: Philip E. Tetlock
A , New York Times ,BestsellerAn Economist Best Book of 2015″The most important book on decision making since Daniel Kahneman’s Thinking, Fast and Slow.”—Jason Zweig, The Wall Street Journal Everyone would benefit from seeing further into the future, whether buying stocks, crafting policy, launching a new product, or simply planning the week’s meals. Unfortunately, peop….Read More
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