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The Transformative Ideas of Daniel Kahneman

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Disparities in Justice: Noise vs. Bias

This chapter examines disparities within the criminal justice system, highlighting the contrast between racial bias and judicial noise in sentencing. It discusses findings from a noise audit of federal judges that revealed significant inconsistencies in sentencing outcomes. The chapter emphasizes the impact of sentencing guidelines on judicial discretion and the challenges of recognizing noise versus bias in decision-making.

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