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In a world where uncertainty is often viewed through a negative lens, this volume by Springer offers a necessary shift in perspective. While common sayings often suggest that ignorance is bliss, this book argues that we should be more concerned with the excessive confidence displayed by many scientists and social scientists. When researchers overstate the range of their applications, they overlook the vital questions that arise from true uncertainty. Part of the Theory and Decision Library, this work explores how uncertainty relates to wisdom, enterprise, and discovery. It moves beyond the fear of the unknown to examine how multidisciplinary conceptions can help us better understand the limits of scientific conclusions. This is an essential resource for those studying microeconomics and decision theory who want to look deeper into how knowledge is presented and applied in complex environments.

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Explores the relationship between uncertainty, wisdom, and discovery to provide a new way of looking at complex decision-making processes.

Provides a critical look at how scientists and social scientists present conclusions and the risks of overstating their range of application.

Offers multidisciplinary perspectives that challenge common negative connotations associated with the unknown.

Part of the professional Theory and Decision Library series for academic and research-focused reading.

Addresses the need for more rigorous questioning regarding the confidence levels in scientific and social science findings.

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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
28 February 1990
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15 February 2007

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