Most large language models are poorly calibrated — they express high confidence even when they are wrong. In multi-expert decision intelligence, confidence calibration is improved through independent thinking: when multiple experts with different biases converge on the same conclusion with high conviction, the calibration signal is significantly stronger than any single model's self-assessment.
Glossary
Confidence Calibration
As sure as the evidence allows.
In short
The process of ensuring that an AI system's stated confidence in its conclusions accurately reflects the actual probability of those conclusions being correct. A well-calibrated model that claims 80% confidence should be right approximately 80% of the time.
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Term
Cognitive Diversity
Variation in how individuals (or AI agents) approach problems, process information, and reach conclusions.
Definition TermCognitive Load
The total amount of mental effort required to process information, evaluate options, and reach a decision.
Definition TermConfirmation Bias
The systematic tendency to search for, interpret, and remember information in a way that confirms pre-existing beliefs while discounting contradicting evidence.
Definition TermConsensus Scoring
A structured method for quantifying the degree of agreement and disagreement across multiple AI agents after they independently analyze the same decision.
Definition TermConvergent Synthesis
The process of combining diverse, sometimes contradictory perspectives into a unified, actionable recommendation that preserves the most valuable insights from each viewpoint.
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