The best decision under risk is not the... - Deepstash

  1. The best decision under risk is not the best decision under uncertainty.
  2. Heuristics are indispensable for good decision under uncertainty. They are not a product of a flawed mental system.
  3. Complex problems do not require complex solutions.
  4. More information, time, and computation is not always better. (Less is more)

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How To Become a Better Decision-Maker

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