Why we misunderstand odds and why it matters.
Humans systematically misestimate odds; investment managers oversell impossible returns, exploiting probability blindness. For CTOs evaluating AI vendor claims and infrastructure ROI, understanding base rates separates signal from hype in budget allocation.
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