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“The more interviews that an expert had done with the press, Tetlock found, the worse his predictions tended to be.” quote by Nate Silver
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““The more interviews that an expert had done with the press, Tetlock found, the worse his predictions tended to be.””

Nate Silver

About This Quote

Source Book: The Signal and the Noise, 2012

Frequent media exposure erodes an expert’s forecasting accuracy, as bias and overexposure grow.

In simple terms: Too many interviews hurt predictions.

Key Takeaway

Limit media exposure to protect judgment.

Themes

expertise bias forecasting

Mood

analytical cautious

Type

informational reflective

When to use this quote

  • journalism
  • policy advising
  • investment
  • risk assessment

Key Concepts

cognitive bias information overload

Questions to Reflect On

  • How many interviews are too many?
  • What safeguards can experts use?
A Different Perspective

Overexposure may also increase visibility and influence.

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