Judgment Under Uncertainty: Heuristics and Biases

This book delves into the intricate ways humans make decisions under uncertainty, shedding light on the mental shortcuts they often resort to. Through a series of thirty-five compelling chapters, the authors explore the heuristics that guide everyday judgment and reveal the cognitive biases that frequently skew our perceptions and choices.

Kahneman, Slovic, and Tversky draw on a wealth of research to illustrate how various psychological processes influence decision-making. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of the factors that can lead to errors in judgment, offering valuable insights that apply across numerous fields, from economics to psychology. This work stands as a significant contribution to understanding human behavior in the face of uncertainty.