How Long to Read The Importance of Small Decisions

How Long Does it Take to Read The Importance of Small Decisions?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 41 minutes to read The Importance of Small Decisions by Michael J. O'Brien

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

How people make decisions in an era of too much information and fake news. Humans originally evolved in a world of few choices. Prehistoric, preindustrial, and predigital eras required fewer decisions than today's all-access, always-on world of too much information. Economists have largely discarded the idea that agents act rationally and the market follows suit. It seems that no matter how small or innocuous a decision might seem, there's almost no way to guess the effect it might have. The authors of The Importance of Small Decisions view decisions and their outcomes from a different perspective: as key elements in the evolution of culture. In this trailblazing book, they examine different kinds of decisions and map the outcomes, both short- and long-term. Drawing on this, they introduce a map of social behavior that captures the essential elements of human decision-making. The authors look at the New England Patriots' decision in 2000 to draft an underachieving college quarterback named Tom Brady; they consider Warren Buffett's investment strategy; and they chart the “dancing landscape” of a college applicant's decision-making environment. Finally, they show that decisions can be ranked according to transparency of choice and social influence. When fake news seems indistinguishable from real news and when the internet offers a cacophony of voices, they warn, we can't afford to crowdsource our decisions.

How long is The Importance of Small Decisions?

The Importance of Small Decisions by Michael J. O'Brien is 161 pages long, and a total of 40,411 words.

This makes it 54% the length of the average book. It also has 49% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Importance of Small Decisions Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 40 minutes to read The Importance of Small Decisions aloud.

What Reading Level is The Importance of Small Decisions?

The Importance of Small Decisions is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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