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The Future of Decision Making
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The Future of Decision Making

How Revolutionary Software Can Improve the Ability to Decide

Roger C. Schank, Dimitris Lyras and Elliot Soloway
Palgrave Macmillan, 2010

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Education engineering experts Roger C. Schank, Dimitris Lyras and Elliot Soloway apply their knowledge of cognitive science, computer software and industry to a single purpose: helping you make better decisions. They directly challenge using logic and rationality as they argue for “case-based reasoning.” Their writing is exceptionally clear, which makes the book easy to follow. Its only weakness is that the authors are so positive you can improve your decision making through software that they sometimes make it sound easier than it might be. That aside, this first-rate book’s counsel applies to all fields. getAbstract particularly recommends it to corporate leaders, software designers and those involved in knowledge management.

Take-Aways

  • Most people make bad decisions because they use the wrong decision-making models.
  • You’ve learned to make decisions logically and rationally, but decision making is an “unconscious process” based on your experiences.
  • Most organizations provide rules to guide decision making, but these work against you.

About the Authors

Roger C. Schank is a professor emeritus at Northwestern University. Dimitris Lyras founded Ulysses-Systems, a software consultancy. Elliot Soloway is a professor of engineering, information and education at the University of Michigan.

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    D. H. 1 decade ago
    Well, it sounds rather leading edge, and the leading edge holds an attraction for me. Who doesn't want to be a leading edge proprietor, sales person, professional-thing?!?
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    A. S. 1 decade ago
    Hope the registration was free :(