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#6 Philip Tetlock: How to See the Future

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Dec 8, 2015
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INSIGHT

Skill vs. Luck in Forecasting

  • Superforecasters aren't just lucky; their accuracy persists over time, unlike random chance.
  • A 70/30 skill-to-luck ratio exists in geopolitical and geoeconomic predictions.
INSIGHT

Traits of Superforecasters

  • Superforecasters possess higher fluid intelligence, open-mindedness, and a specific belief.
  • They believe probability estimation is a skill worth cultivating.
ADVICE

Outside View in Forecasting

  • Use the "outside view" in forecasting.
  • Start with base rates, like divorce statistics, before considering individual factors.
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