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Gerd Gigerenzer on How to Stay Smart in a Smart World

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The Power of Simple Heuristics in Uncertain Environments

This chapter examines the challenges of using big data for predicting outcomes in unstable environments, advocating for simpler heuristics in decision-making. Through the lens of a prominent economist's investment approach, it underscores the importance of practical strategies over purely data-driven insights.

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