Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don't Have All the Facts
Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don't Have All the Facts
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2018
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2018288
Book • Nonfiction
2010s
2018
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don't Have All the Facts, Annie Duke explores decision-making through the lens of poker. She highlights how individuals can navigate uncertainty by framing decisions as bets, managing risks, and focusing on probabilities. The book emphasizes separating outcomes from decision quality, advocating for informed strategies to improve judgement.
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Review Roundup
Annie Duke's Thinking in Bets offers valuable insights into decision-making under uncertainty, blending poker experiences with psychology. Readers appreciate its practical advice and engaging anecdotes. Some critics find the repetition of concepts a drawback. Overall, it’s praised for its applicability beyond poker, appealing to those interested in cognitive strategies.
Who Should Read Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don't Have All the Facts?
Readers who enjoy Thinking in Bets are analytical thinkers drawn to decision-making under uncertainty. They'll appreciate its blend of psychology and strategy, much like fans of Freakonomics or Thinking, Fast and Slow, and those interested in improving cognitive skills and probabilistic thinking.
25,437 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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288
Book • Nonfiction
2010s
2018
Adult
18+ years
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