Modern Wisdom

#548 - Tim Harford - Why Is Thinking Clearly So Difficult?

Nov 5, 2022 · 1h 12m

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Tim Harford explains why clear thinking is difficult.
Humans are prone to biases despite increased information.
Reviews historical rationality blunders and cognitive pitfalls.

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