Should we believe the experts? (Part I)

Why do we use experts? To predict the future. Should we believe these experts? History tells us that accurate predictions of the future are rare. Many examples exist where the brightest and most qualified individuals failed to see the future.

Should we believe the experts? (Part II)

Why do we use experts? To predict the future. Should we believe these experts? History tells us that accurate predictions of the future are rare. Many examples exist where the brightest and most qualified individuals failed to see the future.

Should we believe the experts? (Part III)

Why do we use experts? To predict the future. Should we believe these experts? History tells us that accurate predictions of the future are rare. Many examples exist where the brightest and most qualified individuals failed to see the future.

Should you trust your analyst? (Part I)

The first stage of most business decisions, such as marketing, hiring, and investing, is gathering data. In most cases, the information is captured in the form of words. Once the gathering of data is complete, the next step is analyzing the data. In many cases this analysis is performed by professional analysts, such as marketing researchers, human resource managers, and portfolio managers. In light of some recent scientific research, should we believe their analysis, and recommendations?

Should you trust your analyst? (Part II)

The first stage of most business decisions, such as marketing, hiring, and investing, is gathering data. In most cases, the information is captured in the form of words. Once the gathering of data is complete, the next step is analyzing the data. In many cases this analysis is performed by professional analysts, such as marketing researchers, human resource managers, and portfolio managers. In light of some recent scientific research, should we believe their analysis, and recommendations?