Noise: A Flaw in Human Judgment

"Noise: A Flaw in Human Judgment" examines how inconsistent thinking affects decision-making. Noise refers to unwanted variability in judgments that should be similar, such as different conclusions reached by professionals like judges, doctors, or even hiring managers in similar situations. This variability isn’t due to skill or knowledge but random differences, leading to unfair or inaccurate outcomes. The book highlights how noise can harm fairness, efficiency, and accuracy in various fields and emphasizes the importance of systems and standards to reduce these unpredictable errors for better consistency and fairness.