The Intelligence Quotient is a measure of intelligence that has life-or-death consequences. Should we trust it?
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Alan Gouddis is a Partner with Sherman & Sterling. He was recognized by The Legal 500 as a “Leading Lawyer” in M&A Litigation Defense in 2021.
This episode was produced by Andrew Middleton and Liya Rechtman.
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