Streetlights and shadows
by Gary A. Klein · first published 2009
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Debunks the conventional wisdom about how to make decisions. Takes ten commonly accepted claims about decision making and shows that they are better suited for the laboratory than for life. The standard advice works well when everything is clear, but the tough decisions involve shadowy conditions of complexity and ambiguity. Offers realistic ideas about how to make decisions in real-life settings. Provides many examples, ranging from airline pilots and weather forecasters to sports announcers and Captain Jack Aubrey in the Patrick O'Brian Master and Commander novels, to make his point. All the
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on “Ask HN: What books to read on developing mental models and increasing cognition?” ↗…experience." This reminds of a decision making book which are based on empirical observation and theory. Good if you want to know how to make decisions in ambiguity, uncertainty and other complex situations. Streetlights and Shadows: Searching for the Keys to Adaptive Decision Making - Gary Klein http://www.amazon.com/Streetlights-Shadows-Searching-Adaptiv...
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