Practical Uncertainty: Useful Ideas in Decision-Making, Risk, Randomness & AI

by Hossein Pishro-Nik

Life is full of uncertainty, risk, opportunity, and randomness. How can we gain an edge in our decision-making?

There is much that we can neither predict nor control—but we can significantly improve our odds of favorable outcomes in both work and life. By developing an intuitive understanding of risk, chance, and uncertainty, we can harness the power of the randomness all around us to positively impact our lives.

After two decades of investigation, Hossein Pishro-Nik distills his personal experience, research, and feedback from students into actionable methods that will help you make more confident decisions...even if you’ve never picked up a statistics book.

You’ll

Usable Practical applications of probability, statistics, finance, information theory, and machine learning Entrepreneurial Strategies to assess risk and make smarter business decisions The Unexpected Link: The surprising connection between privacy and randomness AI in the Real World: Ways to apply lessons from the world of AI to our everyday decision-making Demystifying the Complex: Accessible explanations of powerful mathematical concepts that, until now, have not been adequately covered for all listeners Practical Uncertainty is a friendly, educational manual that uses real-world insights to help you internalize essential tools for risk-taking and decision-making in unpredictable scenarios. With this coherent and approachable book, you’ll gain the knowledge and intuition to master the uncertainty in your life, improve your daily habits, and increase your chances of achieving your goals.

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Genres: Mathematics, Business, Science

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Published October 31, 2023

Reviews

[Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I recommend this to everyone! So many useful ideas, and communicated perfectly so I could easily understand. Especially great for improving understanding of what AI is for someone who doesn’t work in AI.

[Nikhil G S · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's practical enough but requires a lot of intentional practice to internalize the ideas.

[Aurora · Rating 4 out of 5]

What makes us choose one thing over another? How do we decide anything when constantly bombarded by a multitude of choices every day? Does making one choice over another, whether minute or substantial, directly influence our personhood? I believe it does, and that choice is an improbable path that leads us away and back to the self.

So, how can we make informed choices in the age of AI as it intersects the vastness of human consciousness? Hossein Pishro-Nik aims to demystify this in his pivotal book, Practical Uncertainty: Useful Ideas in Decision-Making, Risk, Randomness & AI.

Hossein ascertains that stress can lead to poor choices, and in a world where our fortitude against stress is constantly being reshaped, reimagined, and reinstated, this book is more helpful than ever.

Practical Uncertainty reads as an accessible educational handbook rich with personal stories, real-world applications, and mathematical equations to engineer wise decisions in the face of uncertainty.

I chose this book because in the quest for liberation from the limits of logic, enter AI, Machine Learning, and the inception of something new, seemingly limitless, that can teach us about the limits of logic in an irrational world.

This is indispensable reading for everyday applications of AI in the real world. Readers will learn about AI's lessons and limitations to inform daily decisions, transforming uncertainty into more informed choices. By tapping into the wisdom of the author's knowledge, readers will also gain valuable, coherent insights that make applying the principles of AI enjoyable and beneficial.

The focus on real-world applications to improve daily habits to decrease uncertainty and increase informed decision-making appeals to the conscious human within us all. Curious readers will enjoy the exhilaration of discovering something novel and applicable. While the knowledge is accessible and helpful, I particularly liked the ratio of personal stories to mathematical equations.

Life is full of uncertainties, and there is much that we can neither predict nor control. Nevertheless, a key message in this book is that we can significantly improve our odds of favorable outcomes, specifically in the long run"-Hossein Pishro-Nik

[Rose Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

it's a fun read! It's packed with real-life examples and deep insights that make the whole decision-making less intimidating. The way the author breaks things down is Super clear and straight to the point.

[Qanit Takmeel · Rating 4 out of 5]

good read

I got some new perspectives about randomness which I enjoyed thoroughly, however, I wish in the next iteration of this book, the author improves the conclusion. It felt hurried!

[Lauren Miguel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book for my thesis class and my professor wrote it, i enjoyed it!! gave me a lot of insight for my own thesis

[Brien · Rating 3 out of 5]

Randomness and uncertainty are parts of everyday life. This book has some thought-provoking ways to think about uncertainty rather than try to ignore or reject it.

[Michal Berlove · Rating 3 out of 5]

For school, but ok. It was oversimplified though.