Decision-making under uncertainty requires two components: (1) being analytical and careful to reach good initial decisions, and (2) monitoring outcomes and being willing to change course when evidence indicates the decision was wrong—this framework applies to both personal and organizational decisions.

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Nathan Mervold

Evidence Quote

you try to be as analytical and as careful as you can about making a decision but the second is you also have to monitor how it's going and not be afraid to change your mind

Source

A Technologist's Guide to the Future | Nathan Myhrvold | Knowledge Project PodcastThe Knowledge Project Podcast
Created: 8/10/2026, 11:20:41 PM

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