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The small world's problem is everyone's problem, not a reason to favor CNT over probabilistic decision theory

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Abstract The case for the superiority of Conviction Narrative Theory (CNT) over probabilistic approaches rests on selective employment of a double standard. The authors judge probabilistic approaches inadequate for failing… Click to show full abstract

Abstract The case for the superiority of Conviction Narrative Theory (CNT) over probabilistic approaches rests on selective employment of a double standard. The authors judge probabilistic approaches inadequate for failing to apply to “grand-world” decision problems, while they praise CNT for its treatment of “small-world” decision problems. When both approaches are held to the same standard, the comparative question is murkier.

Keywords: problem; theory; world; small world; decision; cnt probabilistic

Journal Title: Behavioral and Brain Sciences
Year Published: 2023

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