How to Reduce False Positives and Move Faster on What Matters

A quick Google search reveals instances of false positives happening every day. A signal from NASA’s Opportunity rover that remained unresponsive for months after experiencing a dust storm on Mars, turned out to be a “ghost signal.” Blue cotton candy that initially tested positive as methamphetamine turned out to be, well, blue cotton candy. Numerous articles on false positive medical test results that subject individuals to unnecessary follow-up, treatments, cost and worry.