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Author: Cass R. Sunstein, Reid Hastie

Narrator: Ryan

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Language: English

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Audiobook length: 31 min

Contents

Chapter 1Overview
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Chapter 2What Makes Group Deliberations Fail?
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Chapter 3How to Create More Successful Team Decisions?
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Chapter 4Summary & Review
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Why listen to Wiser

Listening to the summary audiobook of "Wiser" by Cass R. Sunstein and Reid Hastie provides valuable insights into the psychology of decision-making and the factors that contribute to wiser choices. By distilling complex ideas into digestible segments, the audiobook offers practical strategies for improving judgment and enhancing collaborative decision-making in both personal and professional contexts. This engaging format not only saves time but also equips listeners with actionable knowledge to navigate the challenges of uncertainty and complexity in today’s fast-paced world.

Author : Cass R. Sunstein, Reid Hastie

Cass R. Sunstein is an American legal scholar who was the Administrator of the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs. He is also the founder and director of the Program on Behavioral Economics and Public Policy at Harvard Law School. He co-authored a behavioral economics tome, Nudge, with Richard Thaler, winner of the 2017 Nobel Prize in Economics. Reid Hastie is a professor at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and an expert in Decision-making Theory. He specializes in group decision-making psychology and created a publication titled Rational Choice in an Uncertain World: The Psychology of Judgment and Decision Making.

Key Insights from Wiser

  • The book emphasizes the importance of peer influence and social norms in decision-making, illustrating how group dynamics can both enhance and hinder individual judgments. By understanding these forces, individuals can make more informed and wiser choices despite the complexities of social interactions.
  • Sunstein and Hastie explore cognitive biases that affect our reasoning processes, highlighting the need for strategies to mitigate these biases. Being aware of these pitfalls can lead to improved decision-making and ultimately more rational outcomes in personal and professional contexts.
  • Another key insight is the concept of 'wisdom in the crowd', suggesting that collective decision-making can often outperform individual expertise. This principle underscores the value of diverse perspectives and collaboration when tackling complex problems.
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