Everyday irrationality: how pseudo- scientists, lunatics, and the rest of us systematically fail to think rationally

Auteur :
Dawes, Robyn
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Inc
ISBN :
9780813340265
Date de publication :
26 déc. 2002
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 cm
Poids :
450 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Robyn Dawes demonstrates how irrationality results from ignoring obvious comparisons, while instead falling into associational and story-based thinking. He also demonstrates that a lot of everyday judgment, unsupported professional claims, and even social policy is based on "everyday" irrationality.