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Forecast illusion false prophets

Forecast illusion - false prophets

May 28, 20251 min read

Combination of Survivorship bias - triumph is more visible than failure and Overconfidence effect - we systematically overestimate our knowledge and our ability to predict. When someone makes a prediction, ask:

  1. What incentive is there?
  2. How good is the predictor’s success rate?

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