Why We Get the Future Wrong
Dan Gilbert explains.
H/t: Michael Darling
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Dan Gilbert explains.
H/t: Michael Darling
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I especially like the part about error in vale because we compare to the past not the future.
And, of course, the last Q in the Q& A at the end.
Posted by: MDarling | March 20, 2009 07:35 PM
also- like th part about how to value
(probability of occurance) * (value of that occurance) = expected value
Think about it in terms of longevity. If I expect to live to 80 yrs old, I may treat risk now at 40-something one way. The value of the less than 40years being one thing.
But since I expect to live to 150yrs old - I treat risk very differently. I got 100 years + to go and the value of that is clearly different than 40 years to go.
Posted by: MDarling | March 20, 2009 07:54 PM
Thanks for this. I watched the entire video, and suspect I am now better prepared for speculating and decision making.
Posted by: Harvey | March 20, 2009 09:23 PM